Mountain West HERC

Summer Ventures Master Teacher 2026

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.

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: MarineQuest - 31405
Vacancy Number: TSP5600PST
Temp Position Type: EHRA Temporary
Job Category: Academic Professionals/Non-teaching
FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Summer Ventures Master Teachers will assist with one non-credit course taught by a UNCW faculty. Course descriptions can be found on the UNCW Summer Ventures Website, https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/get-involved/community/teens-children/summer-ventures/.

SVSM Students will check in on Sunday, June 21, 2026; final presentations are scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026. Presence is strongly required at the virtual student orientation and mandatory at final presentations.

Duties include:

• Support faculty members in course prep and implementation. This may include
• Maintain a safe and productive classroom/lab for high school students.
• Communicate with the Summer Ventures office regarding needs and issues that might arise.
• Supervise students and keep them on track to complete research projects.
• Manage student behaviors according to the Summer Ventures Student Code of Conduct.
• Safely transport students if needed to field sites in passenger vans.

General hours of work are 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM Monday through Friday; Orientation will occur during the week of June 15th, 2026.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Current high school teacher in STEM

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Experience and knowledge of completing a research project in science and engineering is preferred.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

• First Aid and CPR Certification (certification must be obtained by June 16, 2025)
• Valid driver's license

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Work Hours: 8:15AM - 4:30PM
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week: 40
Type of Position:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,500 (flat rate)

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date: 01/15/2026
Job Closing Date: 6/30/2026

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Multi-Positions

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39246

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her 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.







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