Temporary Faculty University College UNI 101 First Year Seminar Spring 2020
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Teach one or more sections of University College course, UNI 101: First-Year Seminar. Course description is below.
UNI 101: First-Year Seminar is a seminar course designed to support first-year students in optimizing their UNCW experience. With instructor as mentor, approaches to critical thinking are emphasized as students explore the goals of liberal arts learning, academic ethics and strategies. Information literacy, self-management, and effective group collaboration are core components of this course.
Required – Master’s Degree, previous college-level teaching experience, academic advising or student counseling
Complete required Teaching Schedule Preference by visiting: https://uncw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/
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Preferred formal education or training, professional skills and work experiencePrevious UNI 101 or 201 teaching experience
Experience working with first-year or transfer college students
Work HoursTBDWork DaysTBDHours Per WeekTBDType of PositionRecruitment RangeWill discuss when interviewedSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.
To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Please note only employees that are classified as FLSA-exempt may receive supplemental pay for instructional activities beyond the scope of their assigned duties. Employees classified as FLSA non-exempt are not eligible for this teaching opportunity. If you are employed by UNCW and do not know your FLSA status, please consult with your home department to determine if you are eligible.
Generally, the maximum amount of supplemental pay cannot exceed 20% of an employee’s annual base salary. If you believe your circumstances may exceed this threshold, and you are selected for an interview, please share this at the time of your interview.
If you are a part time employee and are currently scheduled to teach three classes at UNCW in another department, you may not be eligible for this opportunity. If you believe you will be in this situation and you are selected for an interview, please share this at the time of your interview.
Job Posting Date10/17/2019Job Closing DateEEO StatementAt the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Number of OpeningsMulti-PositionsExternal Link to Postinghttp://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/16176Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- List of 3 Professional References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select which best describes your current relationship with UNCW.
- I am a current, permanent employee
- I am a current graduate student and not otherwise employed by UNCW as a permanent employee
- I am a current, temporary employee
- I was a previous employee or student and I have separated, retired, or graduated
- I am not a current or previous UNCW employee
- * If you are a current or past UNCW employee, or student, please provide your 850 number.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you previously taught UNI for University College?
- Yes
- No
- * UNCW employees should receive verbal permission to teach from their immediate supervisor prior to submitting this application. I have discussed teaching UNI with my supervisor and have received verbal approval to teach in the Spring of 2020.
- Yes
- No
Organization
Our Mission
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its superb faculty and staff and consistently recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
UNCW, a public institution with nearly 16,000 students, offers an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels as well as doctoral programs in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology. UNCW also offers a number of distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated R.N.-to-B.S.N. program and an Executive MBA program, taught exclusively online and specifically structured for working professionals. The university operates extension sites in several regional counties.
UNCW is recognized nationally as a military-friendly university and works closely with Coastal Carolina Community College, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to offer programs designed for military personnel and their families. UNCW is committed to providing resources to military-affiliated students transitioning into the university. The Office of Military Affairs coordinates a comprehensive program of support services for military-affiliated students and advocates for student veterans, active-duty personnel and dependents.
The university takes a leadership role in the long-term growth of the region. UNCW actively supports economic development through advanced biotech research at its CREST Research Park and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which works to identify and nurture high-growth, low-impact companies in southeastern North Carolina.
Learn more about UNCW at www.uncw.edu.
Student Profile
Total enrollment 15,740
*2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016
Undergraduate 13,914
Graduate 1,826
UNCW is dedicated to offering a community rich in diversity and inclusion, global perspectives and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement. The university has formed numerous partnerships that provide students with internships, volunteer opportunities and research experiences.
As a long-time member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and recipient of the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UNCW is deeply committed to civic engagement. The university offers service-learning courses and philanthropic opportunities to faculty, staff and students.
Faculty Profile
UNCW employs 1,041 faculty (2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016) in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the Cameron School of Business, the Center for Marine Science, the Graduate School, Randall Library and the Watson College of Education. A majority of faculty hold doctoral or other terminal degrees.
Learn more at www.uncw.edu/oira/data.html.
UNCW Earns Top Rankings
The Princeton Review
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a featured school on The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Southeastern Colleges 2017.”
U.S. News & World Report
UNCW has consistently had a prominent presence on the U.S. News list. The university is ranked 6th among public universities and 16th overall in the publication’s list of “Best Regional Universities in the South for 2017.”
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
UNCW has been named a “Best College Value for 2017” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, ranking in the top 100 public universities.
Fiske Guide to Colleges
UNCW was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2017, which highlights the nation’s “best and most interesting” colleges and universities.
Military Times
UNCW ranks 58th on a national list of “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” by Military Times, an independent publication for members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Among North Carolina colleges and universities, UNCW placed 3rd amid veteran-friendly colleges and universities.
More information is available at www.uncw.edu/rankings.
Diversity and Inclusion
In the pursuit of excellence, the University of North Carolina Wilmington actively fosters, encourages and promotes inclusiveness, mutual respect, acceptance and open-mindedness among students, faculty, staff and the broader community. Diversity is an educational benefit that enhances the academic experience and fosters a free exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives.
UNCW has been recognized for impressive gains in graduation rates nationally among four-year public universities from The Education Trust, having significantly improved six-year graduation rates among underrepresented minorities and reduced the gap between white and minority students over the past decade. That progress occurred even as average graduation rates improved for all students.
More information on our university-wide diversity efforts and support can be found at www.uncw.edu/diversity.
Employment
UNCW is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sex (such as marital status or pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status or relationship to other university constituents, except where sex, age or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for state-funded employee benefit programs.
For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/hr.
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