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Summer Ventures Master Teacher 2024

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

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 Center for Education in STEM - 31403
External Link to Posting
Vacancy Number TSP5302PST
Working Title Summer Ventures Master Teacher 2024
Job Title
Temp Position Type EHRA Temporary
Job Category Academic Professionals/Non-teaching
FLSA for Position Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Summer Ventures Master Teacher is the co-instructor for a non-credit course taught by a UNCW faculty for the Summer Ventures program.

Duties include working with faculty to prepare instructional materials for the course that is appropriate for high school students; supervising high school students engaging in research projects, writing research papers, and preparing scientific presentations; managing student behavior and expectations for course performance; working with graduate student assistant to ensure any lab spaces are properly set up for instruction; maintains communication with Summer Ventures administrative office to ensure all student documents are complete and course instructional supply needs are met; drives course vans to field sites for course instruction.

SVSM Students will check in on Sunday, June 23, 2024; final presentations are scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024. Presence is required at student orientation and final presentations; orientation occurs on June 23, 2024, and the final student research symposium takes place on July 20, 2024. General hours of work are 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in science or education
  • High school STEM teacher
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • Research experience 
Required Certifications or Licensure
  • Teaching licensure 
  • Drivers license 
  • CPR/First Aid Certified

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours 8:15AM - 4:30PM
Work Days Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week 40 - 45
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range To be determined based on experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
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. 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 01/24/2024
Job Closing Date 05/31/2024
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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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