UNCW Visiting Artist & Scholar Program Spring 2023

Posting Details

Posting Details

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.

Department

College of Arts and Sciences Admin - 32000

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/24014

Vacancy Number

TSP5103PST

Working Title

UNCW Visiting Artist & Scholar Program Spring 2023

Job Title

EHRA Non Faculty Temporary

Temp Position Type

EHRA Temporary

Job Category

Academic Professional (SPA)

FLSA for Position

Exempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking to hire up to two applicants for a 7- 8 week assignment.

The Spring 2023 program is dedicated to the Arts and Humanities. Related UNCW academic units are Art & Art History, Communications Studies, English, Film Studies, History, Music, Philosophy & Religion, Theatre, World Languages and Cultures, and Gender Studies. (Visiting Scholar positions for the Natural and Social Sciences disciplines will be posted in March 2023 for Fall semester 2023).

Through this Visiting Artist and Scholar Program, The College of Arts and Sciences expects to engage our campus and regional community in a variety of perspectives and creative experiences through course work, workshops, and/or public lectures.

The artist’s or scholar’s residency will take the form of collaborative work with faculty and students which may include formal undergraduate or graduate teaching of seminars or workshops embedded in other current course offerings, and or public lectures. Visiting artists and scholars are expected to be in residence full-time for the duration of their proposed project minimum of seven to eight weeks, between January and May 2023. Visiting scholars are not expected to participate in departmental governance or attend departmental meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Applications are sought from nationally and internationally recognized scholars who have an established body of work and exemplary professional record in the Arts and Humanities. A terminal degree ( MFA or Ph.D.), teaching experience, and a growing record of scholarship are required.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at the university level.

Please include a proposal that meets the goals of the program with your cover letter.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

Varies, TBD with department

Work Days

Varies

Hours Per Week

Varies

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

$15,000

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm. EST on September 30, 2022. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu and attach the required documents including a proposal for the Visiting Scholar assignment with your cover letter. See Brief Summary of Work above.

Please direct questions regarding the search to Jess Boersma, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Student Success & Applied Learning, Chair of CAS Visiting Artist & Scholar search committee. boersmaj@uncw.edu

Application and program questions may be directed to Program Associate, Toni Whiteman. whitemant@uncw.edu

The search committee will consider the applicant’s experience and his or her appropriateness to the program’s mission and curriculum, as well as the quality of work and written statements. Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. 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. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date

05/10/2022

Job Closing Date

09/30/2022

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

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Portfolio/Work Sample
4. List of 3 Professional References
5. Statement of Diversity and Inclusion

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington?
   • UNCW LinkedIn Page
   • UNCW Facebook Page
   • UNCW Twitter Account
   • UNCW Website
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Direct Contact from UNCW HR Representative / Recruiter
   • UNCW Employee Referral
   • Craigslist
   • Other Social Media Tools
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Other