Teaching Academic Advisor

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194067EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Teaching Academic Advisor Anticipated Hiring Range $65,000 - $73,524 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; with occasional evenings and weekends, flexible work arrangements possible Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Engineering - Academic Affairs About the Department

The Office of Academic Affairs seeks to enrich the academic success, engagement, opportunities, and skills of undergraduate students in the College of Engineering at NC State University by supporting a varied learning environment that is respectful of 21st-century engineering challenges. We promote the engineering profession and an understanding of engineering concepts and habits of mind among a broad set of constituents.

Essential Job Duties

The primary purpose of the Teaching Academic Advisor is to teach multiple sections of introductory engineering courses and advise prospective and current students.

The Essential Duties Are To

• Teach multiple sections of introductory engineering courses, 1-2 credit hours, each semester with a minimum of four sections per semester (60%)
• Support the development and revision of first-year engineering curriculum materials and academic advising materials under the guidance of the director and senior teaching academic advisor (10%)
• Assist with the development of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants who support all first-year engineering instructors to ensure academic support standards across all courses (7%)
• Attend regular instructor and assistant meetings across engineering first-year courses to ensure standards compliance, impacting over a dozen instructors and 1600 students each semester (3%)
• Advise multifaceted prospective and admitted students with unique needs on admission requirements, registration, course selection, academic requirements, and other academic issues to ensure a smooth transition and academic success (5%)
• Assist with student programs such as orientations, welcome events, and First-year Engineering Design Day (10%)
• Support recruiting events and initiatives such as info sessions, open houses, and visitation days (3%)
• Serve on relevant university and college committees, develop collaborative relationships to advance department, college, and university goals, and other duties as assigned by supervisor. (2%)
  
  

An adjunct appointment with faculty rank may be considered based on qualifications.

Other Responsibilities

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master of Science degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• Some experience teaching and advising at the higher education level
  
  

Other Required Qualifications

• Commitment to working in a collaborative environment
• Professional work record characterized by effective leadership and innovation with the ability to inspire and engage students and colleagues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to respectfully and effectively communicate with a varied constituency
• Knowledge of best practices and standards related to the delivery of instruction and advising
• Understanding of the intricacies and complexities of multifaceted student advising populations with unique needs
• Interpersonal skills to build effective bridges and collaborative relationships, with the ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and integrity
• Understand and effectively use Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and similar Google applications in addition to Adobe Acrobat/Fox-it
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with North Carolina State University undergraduate academic programs and policies
  
  

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• N/A
  
  

Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 04/17/2025 Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Details

Position Number 00109366 Position Type EPS/SAAO Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 143201 - Engineering-Academic Affairs AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you learn of this opportunity?
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• Dress for Success
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• Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
• Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
• Other
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• NCSU employee referral
• Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)
  

Application Materials Required

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for References
  
  

Optional Documents