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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
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- #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.
Classification Title :
Engineering Student Success Advisor & Instructor Department:
Engineering Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Months per
Year:
12
Months Position Summary :
The Joint NCSU
- UNCA 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.
Minimum Education/Experience/Skill :
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/Skill :
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. Quick Link for
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This position may supervise temporary and/or student employees.
