Adjunct Assistant Professor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 6,700 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

The Adjunct Assistant Professor (RiseWell Curriculum Designer) at UNC School of Social Work will create a complete RiseWell curriculum package for middle school students, including lessons, facilitator guides, and student materials.

You will translate research-informed objectives into engaging activities promoting mental health and prevention skills, under senior project leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum education/experience: Relevant research experience.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, developmentally appropriate instructional materials for eighth-grade students.
• Develop a comprehensive curriculum package with approximately ten 45-minute lessons, facilitator guides, student materials, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Ensure curriculum content is culturally responsive and aligns with project objectives for pilot implementation and evaluation.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional development

Educational engagement

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Department

SW-Research Projects - 382000

Application Deadline

10/27/2026

Position Type

Visiting / Part-time Faculty

Working Title

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Appointment Type

Adjunct Faculty

Position Number

20079214

Vacancy ID

F003712

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

0.01

FTE

0

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date

01/11/2027

Estimated duration of appointment

6 months

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Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School's curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.

Position Summary

The Adjunct Assistant Professor (RiseWell Curriculum Designer) will support the development of the RiseWell intervention curriculum by designing engaging, interactive, and developmentally appropriate instructional materials for eighth-grade students. Utilizing the RiseWell intervention framework, core content, theoretical foundations, and lesson scaffolding established by the project team, this position will translate research-informed learning objectives into student-centered lessons and activities that promote mental health, substance use prevention, skill development, and self-reflection.

Working under the direction of the Project Director and in collaboration with project leadership, scientific teams, advisory councils, school partners, and other stakeholders, the Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop a comprehensive curriculum package consisting of approximately ten 45-minute lessons, facilitator guides, student materials, instructional activities, and supporting educational resources. Responsibilities include creating culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum content, designing visually engaging instructional materials, incorporating stakeholder feedback, and ensuring all lessons align with project objectives and are practical for implementation in middle school settings.

The position will contribute expertise in curriculum design, instructional development, and educational engagement strategies to ensure the RiseWell program is cohesive, evidence-informed, and ready for pilot implementation, evaluation, and future refinement. Final deliverables will include a complete facilitator guide with detailed lesson plans, activity instructions, scripted content, student-facing materials, and ten corresponding PowerPoint presentations that support effective and consistent program delivery.

This Adjunct Assistant Professor is a position for an individual to conduct research projects for Dr. Trenette Goings, Sandra Reeves Spears and John B. Turner Distinguished Professor at UNC School of Social Work.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Relevant research experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Relevant research experience.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title

Heather James, Human Resources Specialist

Department Contact Telephone or Email

[e-mail]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.