Faculty Support Specialist

noriba GmbH; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Fayetteville is looking for a Faculty Support Specialist to assist faculty with teaching and student support activities. This role involves supporting the academic mission through activities like grading, tutoring, and developing teaching materials. Candidates need a Master’s or doctoral degree and five years of related experience. This is a full-time position that offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least five years of work experience related to the field you wish to teach.
• Graduate degree earned two or more years ago.
• At least five years of work experience related to the field in which you wish to teach.
• Attend new employee orientation prior to start and complete all required employment paperwork with HR before first day.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching, advising, grading, and technical assistance.
• Participate in the development of teaching methods and course content.
• Consult with students outside of class time.
• Supporting project-based learning and advising students.
• Providing career and academic advice and Canvas support.
• Developing teaching materials and resources.
• Developing study sessions and conducting office hours.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Student advising

Technical support

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree

Doctoral degree

12 credits in related concentration

Higher education experience

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Faculty Support Specialist

Working Title: Faculty Support Specialist

Position Number: 6088-Temp-Staff

Full-time or Part-time: Full Time

Time Limited Position: Yes

Number of Vacancies: Multiple Vacancies

Department: Temporary Pools- Broadwell College

Posting Number: 0402337

SHRA/EHRA: SHRA

Job Category: Clerical and Secretarial

Hiring Range: Varies/Hourly

Overall Position Competency: TMP

Primary Purpose of the Position

Faculty support specialists are employed for one or two semesters of an academic year on a part-time basis. Faculty support specialists work with the assigned faculty on activities that support teaching, advising, grading, technical assistance, and similar activities to enhance student learning. In this role, individuals do not teach or have full responsibility for regular assigned courses. The position requires development of a professional plan in consultation with the supervisor, considering the needs of the faculty member, students, and the department.

Perform duties which support the academic mission of the department. This may involve supervising computer labs or reference rooms, grading papers, advising students, tutoring, technical support, assisting in the production of instructional materials, Canvas support, and occasionally assisting in classroom assignments.

The essential duties and responsibilities comprising the workload of the Faculty Support Specialist fall into three categories: Professional Practice, Scholarship and Scholarly Activity including but not limited to:

• Formal (scheduled) and informal (unscheduled) classroom assistance as needed
• Preparing, grading, and correcting assignments;
• Guiding students' individual work
• Supporting project-based learning practices
• Providing career and academic advice
• Consulting with students outside of class time
• Participating in the development of teaching methods, programs, or course content
• Developing teaching and learning materials
• Creation of resources or programs to support teaching
• Developing study sessions, conducting office hours.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The duty year for Faculty Support Specialist shall normally consist of the regular academic year starting with Bronco Kickoff. The Faculty Support Specialist will be expected to work regular schedules, with no less than two consecutive days off per week, to meet the needs of the department and the faculty.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Possess a Master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution relating to a business degree with at least 12 credits in the concentration you wish to support.
• Graduate degree earned two or more years ago.
• At least five years of work experience related to the field in which you wish to teach.
• Attend new employee orientation prior to start and complete all required employment paperwork with the Human Resources department no later than your first day of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty on projects contributing to the mission and goals of Fayetteville State University.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to assist faculty in planning and implementing class instructions, meetings, i.e. student orientations, lectures, receptions and workshops, etc.
• Willing to assist faculty in conducting evaluations and assessments.
• Willingness to assist with general responsibilities and other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Full-time or part-time student of Fayetteville State University should not apply to this posting.

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Other Information

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran’s Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Quick Link

https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/24437