Teaching Academic Advisor

Teaching Academic Advisor Teaching Academic Advisor

Company:

North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Category:

Other Engineering Faculty

Type:

Full-Time Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities.

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Location:

Raleigh, NC Essential Job Duties:

The primary purpose of the Teaching Academic Advisor is to teach multiple sections of introductory engineering courses and advise prospective and current students.

The essential duties are to:

Teach multiple sections of introductory engineering courses, 1-2 credit hours, each semester with a minimum of four sections per semester (60%) Support the development and revision of first-year engineering curriculum materials and academic advising materials under the guidance of the director and senior teaching academic advisor (10%) Assist with the development of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants who support all first-year engineering instructors to ensure academic support standards across all courses (7%) Attend regular instructor and assistant meetings across engineering first-year courses to ensure standards compliance, impacting over a dozen instructors and 1600+ students each semester (3%) Advise multifaceted prospective and admitted students with unique needs on admission requirements, registration, course selection, academic requirements, and other academic issues to ensure a smooth transition and academic success (5%) Assist with student programs such as orientations, welcome events, and First-year Engineering Design Day (10%) Support recruiting events and initiatives such as info sessions, open houses, and visitation days (3%) Serve on relevant university and college committees, develop collaborative relationships to advance department, college, and university goals, and other duties as assigned by supervisor. (2%) An adjunct appointment with faculty rank may be considered based on qualifications.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Master of Science degree in engineering from an accredited college or university Some experience teaching and advising at the higher education level

Required Qualifications:

Commitment to working in a collaborative environment Professional work record characterized by effective leadership and innovation with the ability to inspire and engage students and colleagues Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to respectfully and effectively communicate with a varied constituency Knowledge of best practices and standards related to the delivery of instruction and advising Understanding of the intricacies and complexities of multifaceted student advising populations with unique needs Interpersonal skills to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships, with the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and integrity Understand and effectively use Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and similar Google applications in addition to

Adobe Acrobat/Fox-it Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with North Carolina State University undergraduate academic programs and policies

Required License or Certification:

N/A AA/EEO

Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University 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. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.