Temp Faculty University College UNI 101/201 First Year Seminar Fall 2023

Posting Details

Posting Details

Department

University College - 30120

Vacancy Number

TE76FAC

Working Title

Temp Faculty University College UNI 101/201 First Year Seminar Fall 2023

Job Title

Temporary Faculty

Job Category

Faculty/Teaching

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Teach one or more sections of a University College course; UNI 101: First-Year Seminar or UNI 201: Transfer Seminar.

The University College seminar courses are 3-credit hour courses designed to support students in optimizing their UNCW Experience. The courses focus on building community, campus resources, academic planning, career exploration, and overall adjustment to UNCW . Information literacy, self-management, and effective academic strategies are core components of these courses. To learn more about the UNI 101 and UNI 201 curriculums and requirements please visit: https://uncw.edu/uc/ and select “First-Year & Transfer Seminar” on the left-hand navigation.

UNI 101/102: First-Year Seminar is a graduation requirement of all first-year students and meets the Information Literacy competency for University Studies. In the fall semester, UNI 101 is offered as a traditional section, as a part of a Living Learning Community or as a Special Topic course. In the spring semester, UNI101 is offered as a traditional section for First-Year Spring Admit students and Remix sections for students who did not complete the UNI requirement in the fall semester.

UNI 201: Transfer Seminar, focused on supporting transfer and military students, meets the Information Literacy and Writing Intensive competencies for University Studies. UNI 201 can be taught as a Traditional Section or as an Early College Section.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s Degree, previous college-level teaching experience, academic advising or student counseling.

All new instructors are required to watch the Interest Session prior to submitting an application. The Information Session PowerPoint can be found here: https://uncw.edu/uc/fys/faculty.html

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Previous UNI 101 or 201 teaching experience, experience working with first-year or transfer college students.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Academic Affairs is the central division for implementing the mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through effective academic policies, practices, and programs, it provides leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative work as well as service to local, regional, and global communities. The division allocates resources to recruit and retain faculty scholars and to create a learning environment that encourages students.

As part of the University’s commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, University College was created to provide academic advising and support to UNCW students from the time of their admission until they declare their major, which is usually in their sophomore year. The primary focus of University Colleges to ensure that students make a successful transition to UNCW, are retained in good academic standing, and identify and declare an appropriate major. Through its advisors and curricular offerings, University College works with students in their formative semesters to assist them in developing their interests, skills, and talents to the fullest extent.

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Please 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.

FMLA
The Family Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) allows full time employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave. Often this type of leave is used for medical care for the individual, or a family member. Medical information should not be shared with University College. UNI 101, 102, and 201 instructors are part time employees, who may also be employed by UNCW on a full-time basis. If during your time as an instructor for these courses, you have planned or unplanned FMLA leave, please know that the FMLA would cover all types of employment at UNCW . Please be sure to let Ms. Kelsey Axe or Dr. Rob Tripp know of any planned or unplanned FMLA leave so that we can work with you to make plans for the section in which you are teaching.

Job Posting Date

12/01/2022

Job Closing Date

EEO Statement

At 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.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/26722
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vita

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select which best describes your current relationship with UNCW. If you are unsure of your employee classification, please check with your supervisor.
   • I am a current faculty member
   • I am a current EHRA permanent employee
   • I am a current SHRA-Exempt permanent employee (employee cannot be eligible for overtime)
   • 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
2. * If you are a current or past UNCW employee, or student, please provide your 850 number.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * What is your email address? If you are a current UNCW employee your UNCW email is preferred.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Have you previously taught UNI for University College?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * 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 semester for which I am applying.
   • Yes
   • No
6. * * Would you like to be considered for teaching UNI 101 Special Topic section or a section of UNI 201 Early College High School?
   • Yes - UNI 101 Special Topic
   • Yes - UNI 201 Early College Highschool
   • No