Teaching Academic Advisor

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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%)
• Aid in 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%)
• Advising 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%)
• 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%)

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement programs, disability plans, life insurance, accident plans, paid time off and other leave programs, 12 holidays each year, and more. Additional benefits include childcare, wellness and recreation membership, and wellness programs designed to build a thriving wolfpack community.