Professor of Practice/Director of Leadership Academy
- Employer
- The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
004764
Working Title:Professor of Practice/Director of Leadership Academy
Classification Title:12-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty
College:College of Engineering (Col)
Department:Student Development and Success
Position Designation:Faculty
Employment Type:Permanent - Full-time
Months per year:12
Primary Purpose of Department:The mission of the Office of Student Development and Success (OSDS) is to create a positive freshman-year experience for students by helping them:
(1) successfully transition into the college
(2) feel part of the college community
(3) develop academic success strategies
(4) understand their chosen profession
(5) learn to use some of the tools and techniques of their profession.
OSDS also helps students develop professional skills and prepares them to successfully transition into the workplace upon graduation by providing a variety of experiential learning and leadership opportunities, engaging employers both in and out of the classroom, and establishing networks with alumni.
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Description of Work:The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.
Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching (including lab, studio, or production management) may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Professor of Practice leads the teaching team and teaches the introductory engineering and engineering technology courses; provides accurate and timely career exploration and academic advising; participates in recruiting events and summer orientation and registration; leads the Leadership Academy and supports student academic and professional development programs such as the residential Freshman Learning Community, MAPS retention program, Engage ME, WE Engage and Senior Design; participates in activities designed to engage alumni and employers; and assists in writing proposals for external funding.
The Professor of Practice is knowledgeable of general education and academic program requirements, progression policies, SACS and ABET accreditation requirements, and university regulations. They must stay abreast of all curriculum revisions and changes in policies and procedures. They must work with other freshman advisors, the College of Engineering Undergraduate Administrative Council, and other campus partners. The Professor of Practice also helps address retention issues specific to academically at-risk student populations, especially underrepresented minorities, females, transfer students, and non-traditional students.
Each year the Professor of Practice helps assess, evaluate, and continuously improve student learning, advising, academic support programs, and other aspects of the freshman year experience using data, lessons learned, and input from key stakeholders.
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:Candidates should have a Master of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management, or an engineering-related degree. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 20 years of professional work experience in an engineering-related position and who are registered professional engineers. Candidates with a BS degree in an engineering-related field may also be considered based on significant years of practice, leadership experience, and/or professional registration.
Candidates must be able to work independently and with a diverse team; demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills; and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment that serves a diverse student population and faculty alumni, and employers. As such, candidates must be able to create an inclusive environment that facilitates student learning and development.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or other professional certification is desired not but required
Job Open Date:08/19/2021
Open Until Filled:Yes
Proposed Hire Date:08/16/2021
Organization
About Us
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. It leverages its location in the state's largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region.
Located in the state’s largest metropolitan area, UNC Charlotte is among the fastest growing universities in the UNC System. A large public university with a small college feel, UNC Charlotte’s 1,000-acre campus is the home away from home for more than 29,000 students. The University offers internationally competitive research and creative activity opportunities and exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs coupled with a focused set of community engagement initiatives that enrich the region’s quality of life.
In fulfilling our mission, we envision a University that promises:
- An accessible and affordable quality education that equips students with intellectual and professional skills, ethical principles, and an international perspective.
- A strong foundation in liberal arts and opportunities for experiential education to enhance students’ personal and professional growth.
- A robust intellectual environment that values social and cultural diversity, free expression, collegiality, integrity, and mutual respect.
- A safe, diverse, team-oriented, ethically responsible, and respectful workplace environment that develops the professional capacities of our faculty and staff.
To achieve a leadership position in higher education, we will:
- Rigorously assess our progress toward our institutional, academic, and administrative plans using benchmarks appropriate to the goals articulated by our programs and in our plans.
- Serve as faithful stewards of the public and private resources entrusted to us and provide effective and efficient administrative services that exceed the expectations of our diverse constituencies.
- Create meaningful collaborations among university, business, and community leaders to address issues and opportunities of the region.
- Develop an infrastructure that makes learning accessible to those on campus and in our community and supports the scholarly activities of the faculty.
- Pursue opportunities to enhance personal wellness through artistic, athletic, or recreational activities.
- Operate an attractive, environmentally responsible and sustainable campus integrated with the retail and residential neighborhoods that surround us.
Dual Career
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to the recruitment and retention of highly qualified and productive faculty, administrators, and other professional staff members. We recognize that career decisions are influenced by family considerations. For up to one year from the date of an employee’s relocation to Charlotte, the University will assist the employee’s spouse or domestic partner with efforts to find employment within the University and/or within the surrounding area.
Diversity at UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte is committed to cultivating diversity and inclusion throughout the campus. Our campus community is comprised of people who represent the wide breadth of gender identities, sexualities, races and ethnicities, faith traditions, nationalities, and other social groups and backgrounds. All of these identities and experiences enrich the University as a whole. UNC Charlotte strives to celebrate and leverage the benefits of this diversity, and to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
To learn more about plans, programs, resources and news and events relating to diversity and inclusion at UNC Charlotte please use the following link: https://diversity.uncc.edu/
To access the full text of the UNC Charlotte Plan for Campus Diversity, Access and Inclusion please use the following link: https://diversity.uncc.edu/sites/diversity.uncc.edu/files/media/Campus%20Plan%20for%20Diversity%2C%20Access%2C%20and%20Inclusion%202016.pdf
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Overview of the UNC Charlotte Plan for Campus Diversity, Access and Inclusion.
The goal of quality education for all at UNC Charlotte is the foundation for our Diversity Plan. At its fullest potential, higher education allows students to interact with people from different backgrounds and to engage a range of ideas and perspectives. This educational experience cultivates the skills that graduates will need to function adeptly in a global society.
As North Carolina and the Charlotte region undergo rapid population growth and demographic change, UNC Charlotte must respond to the needs of a more diverse student population. It is imperative that the University prepare its students to become leaders and thriving citizens in a pluralistic and multicultural society. In adopting our Diversity Plan, we affirm that:
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- We believe that a diverse faculty, staff and student body are critical in advancing teaching, scholarship, and community engagement at UNC Charlotte.
- We are committed to enhancing opportunities for living, working and learning in a diverse environment
- We are committed to educating our students to interact effectively and respectfully in the global community.
The Plan identifies components of a diverse campus community and outlines steps toward building an inclusive environment that promotes the success of all students, faculty, and staff. It is a living document that affirms our institutional values and is designed to offer guidance to University departments and units for achieving the University goals for diversity. The seven broad objectives of the Diversity Plan are:
1: Promote a broad understanding of goals for diversity, access, and inclusion for the University through active outreach to the campus community.
2: Recruit and graduate a diverse student body that reflects community diversity and addresses the state’s need to increase access to higher education for historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students.
3: Increase the recruitment of underrepresented faculty and advance their progression through the faculty ranks.
4: Increase the representation of staff from underrepresented groups.
5: Ensure the presence of institutional environments and course development that enhance learning and appreciation for the full range of diversity.
6: Develop external relationships with the community to enhance diversity on and off campus.
7: Ensure the Success of the Plan through Assessment, Accountability, and Recognition.
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