Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Staff members are encouraged to take an active role to engage in the institution's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the workplace. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Typical hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Evening and weekend work will be required. The successful candidate must be willing to work a varying schedule as dictated by class and workshop schedules.

SkillSet is an evolving community based outreach and skills building program at STEAM Studio, UNC Asheville's 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art making space. The program is designed to create access to the tool and material literacy that is foundational to maker-based STEAM education. From computer aided drafting to power tools and CNC machining students learn design, development, iteration, engineering, craft, and the science behind it all. SkillSet's mission is to eliminate gender, socioeconomic, and ability based barriers to STEAM education. The employee in this role should be able to create inclusive and accessible programming for diverse students and staff.

This is a new position that is funded by the Dogwood Health Trust's WNC After 3 PM initiative grant. The grant is intended to expand the Skillset Off-Site Program project allowing us to engage more deeply with the broader western North Carolina community in delivering STEAM literacy and life skills. Over the five years of this project, the expansion will increase access to and capacity of high quality, out-of-school programming for young people in western NC by expanding the number of Skillset's after school classes and summer camps that focus on project-based STEAM curriculum in the Dogwood Health Trust priority region.

This role will create and maintain relationships with community partners throughout the 18 county Western North Carolina region and Qualla Boundary. They will schedule, manage, administer, and deliver out-of-school-time programming in collaboration with the SkillSet Coordinator serving as the grant program lead and other STEAM staff.

In addition to developing and teaching workshops, afterschool programming and summer camps, the SkillSet Instructor will work with the SkillSet Coordinator and Director of STEAM Studio to manage class budgets, purchase tools and materials and help maintain equipment and organization.

This position is grant funded for 4.5 years. Efforts will be made to secure continued funding.

Position requires baccalaureate credentials in Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math. Previous experience working in both K-12 and higher education with STEAM focus. Valid driver's license.

Master's degree in Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.