CBLS Associate Director
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Full-time
Other
Posted on April 19, 2024
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
Community Engagement - 30400
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31838
Vacancy Number
TSP5331PST
Working Title
CBLS Associate Director
Job Title
EHRA Non Faculty Temporary
Temp Position Type
EHRA Temporary
Job Category
Administrative & Managerial
FLSA for Position
Exempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Undergraduate Education and Faculty Affairs (UEFA) unit at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a position as a 50% time appointment as Associate Director of Community-Based Learning and Scholarship (CBLS), starting July 2024. The position requires knowledge of and expertise in community-based learning and/or service learning in teaching, research, and service contexts. The candidate will help lead CBLS initiatives within academic affairs and will work collaboratively with multiple CBLS-affiliated units across campus to achieve the goals of the unit and campus.
In addition to working collaboratively with the Director of High Impact Pathways on applied learning and high impact practices (HIPs), the Associate Director of CBLS will be engaged in the following responsibilities:
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate:
N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
8 - 5
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week
20 Hours per Week
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
50% time; 3 course releases + 2 summer month's salary
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be a 3 year at will temporary assignment with the possibility of renewal at end of 3rd year.
Job Posting Date
04/18/2024
Job Closing Date
05/01/2024
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
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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
Community Engagement - 30400
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31838
Vacancy Number
TSP5331PST
Working Title
CBLS Associate Director
Job Title
EHRA Non Faculty Temporary
Temp Position Type
EHRA Temporary
Job Category
Administrative & Managerial
FLSA for Position
Exempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Undergraduate Education and Faculty Affairs (UEFA) unit at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a position as a 50% time appointment as Associate Director of Community-Based Learning and Scholarship (CBLS), starting July 2024. The position requires knowledge of and expertise in community-based learning and/or service learning in teaching, research, and service contexts. The candidate will help lead CBLS initiatives within academic affairs and will work collaboratively with multiple CBLS-affiliated units across campus to achieve the goals of the unit and campus.
In addition to working collaboratively with the Director of High Impact Pathways on applied learning and high impact practices (HIPs), the Associate Director of CBLS will be engaged in the following responsibilities:
- Lead the application and work for UNCW's Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement;
- Support UNCW faculty involvement with North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE), including attendance at meetings and conferences, disseminating resources and opportunities to UNCW campus, connecting faculty to collaborative opportunities through NC network;
- Co-lead Community Engagement and Partnerships Council in collaboration with Director of SCE (Dr. Jaime Russell);
- Establish and sustain collaborations with CBLS-related units including Student Community Engagement (SCE), college-level CE representation, GivePulse coordinator, and community partners;
- Hire, supervise, and engage CBLS faculty fellows;
- Support development of resources and trainings related to faculty engagement with curricular-based community-engaged learning experiences and service-learning;
- Support existing funded initiatives and facilitate external funding/grants to support collaborative initiatives (e.g., SECU Public Fellows Internship Program);
- Develop online resources to support CBLS including website and Canvas sites;
- Facilitate CE grants (internal funding) through providing orientations, ongoing support, and assessment, and reporting on funded CE projects;
- Facilitate CE awards process including request for nominations, review process, and notification of awardees;
- Develop, publish, and distribute a collaborative communication/calendar of CE events for the University;
- Support editors of the Undergraduate Journal of Service-Learning and Community Based Research (UJSLCBR) including service as member of the editorial board and promotion of engagement with the journal at UNCW and beyond;
- Maintain GivePulse and related CBLS contracts;
- Serve as BOT and Faculty Senate representative for CEP;
- Liaise with the Work-based Learning Council (Career Center);
- Facilitate the collective vision approved by the Council;
- Serve as point-of-contact for partnership agreements and student waivers, coordinates with colleges/schools;
- Coordinate and oversee best practices in risk management for Community Engaged Learning experiences, including waiver processes;
- Develop strategic plan for unit that includes creating a sustainable system for connecting faculty and students with community partners using virtual, hybrid, and in-person modalities;
- Reporting on CBLS for accreditation or certification by outside bodies.
- Terminal degree in an academic discipline from an accredited institution
- Tenured faculty member at rank of Associate or Full Professor at UNCW
- Familiarity and experience with community-based learning and/or service learning in higher education
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate:
- Effective teaching of CLBS-related courses
- Engagement in CBLS-related research and scholarship
- Evidence of effectiveness in campus and community partnerships
- Leadership experience in an academic unit and/or CBLS-related initiatives
N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
8 - 5
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week
20 Hours per Week
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range
50% time; 3 course releases + 2 summer month's salary
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be a 3 year at will temporary assignment with the possibility of renewal at end of 3rd year.
Job Posting Date
04/18/2024
Job Closing Date
05/01/2024
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
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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