Engineering Student Success Advisor & Instructor Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville's commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Please see Special Instructions for more details. All applications must be submitted online. Please include (list what document s are requested, should reflect what is indicated in the Posting, e.g. Cover letter, Resume, List of References) . Further inquiries may be directed to the Search Chair, (insert name and either or both phone # or email, whichever is their preference). Posting Details Position Information UNC Asheville Overview Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community. In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025. Research.com
- #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC US News & World Report
- #9 in Top Public Schools Princeton Reviews
- #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans
- eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service. Position Type EHRA Staff Title Engineering Student Success Advisor & Instructor Position Number 005062 Recruitment Range $58,000
- 62,000 Work Schedule and Hours This is a 40 hours per week position.
Typical University hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional weekend recruiting events. Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time Months per Year 12 Months Position Summary The Joint
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Engineering Program prepares students for earning a dual UNC Asheville-NC State mechatronics engineering bachelors degree or for 2+2 transfer to other engineering departments at NC State. The Engineering Student Success Advisor & Mechatronics Instructor will assist the Director and Associate Director of Engineering in leading student success initiatives in the program to promote increased enrollment and retention. Their work will be guided in areas that include: Helping students navigate the academic rigors of an engineering degree Strengthening academic belonging of engineering students as joint students of UNC Asheville and NC State Facilitating high impact experiences for engineering students Academic instruction Duties include: assisting with academic advising of interested and declared engineering students, student support especially for early-career students in the transition to college engineering curricula
- including office hours and study sessions, student workshops, and assisting with organizing and promoting department events.
In addition, as instructor, will teach 6 contact hours each semester in first-year seminar (FYS 178, fall semester) and will facilitate courses offered at UNC Asheville for engineering students (spring). As Advisor, will also act as a liaison between the Program and the Academic Success Center, which requires the ability to collaborate and build rapport with faculty, staff, and students. FLSA Exempt Required Education/Experience/Skills Master's degree. Proficient skills in teaching science, math and student success strategies at the undergraduate level. Experience in student support (such as: advising, tutoring, mentoring, career development). Preferred Education/Experience/Skills Master's in engineering (fields include mechanical, electrical, materials science, robotics, or mechatronics) and/or industrial experience in engineering. Candidates with a master's degree in another field with strong STEM related, teaching and/or student advising background and experience are also desired. Proficient skills and experience in teaching science, math and student success strategies. Experience in student support of engineering courses and/or correlate disciplines (such as: precalculus, calculus sequence, physics, computer science). Proficient skills and experience in student support (such as: advising, tutoring, mentoring, career development) The successful candidate must be able to function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly dynamic organization. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position requires: Knowledge in science and math education and supporting students through mechatronics and related engineering degree programs. Comfortable working with the breadth of requirements of a mechatronics program (mechanical, electrical, computer programming) and other engineering programs. Ability to work with a broad range of students and with many students and topics concurrently. Knowledge of trends and issues in higher education. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to convey subject matter to students in a supportive manner. Posting Detail Information Special Instructions to the Applicant All applications must be submitted online. Please include (list what document s are requested, should reflect what is indicated in the Posting, e.g. Cover letter, Resume, List of References) . Further inquiries may be directed to the Search Chair, (insert name and either or both phone # or email, whichever is their preference). Posting Number E0577 Posting date 06/26/2026 Closing date 07/10/2026 Open Until Filled No Background/E-Verify UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. University Safety The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report . For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email oiia@unca.edu . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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