Part-Time Temporary Summer 2024 STEM Faculty Mentor - High School Students' Summer Program

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Part-TIme Temporary Summer 2024 STEM Faculty Mentor - High School Students' Summer Program on the Gainesville campus. The Institute for Environmental & Spatial Analysis (IESA) seeks to hire six (6) faculty in the broadly defined area of geosciences and STEM for the summer 2024 Shadowing Research and Mentorship Program (SRMP). SRMP is part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded grant (# 75190) project titled  "Engaging High School STEM and Special Education Teachers in Innovative Geoscience Teaching, Learning, and Research Environments". The mission of the SRMP is to inspire the next generation of geoscientists in the Georgia region by faciliting high school students' research experience and introduction to geoscience career opportunities. Twelve (12) high school students will be selected for a summer shadowing program held for two weeks on UNG's Gainesville campus in Summer 2024 - June 17th to 28th. During this program, studnets will be placed in three (3) cohorts of four (4) students based on theor research interests and they will be assigned to two faculty mentors to observe, assist, and participate in research projects. Each faculty mentor will receive a stipend of $1000 after completetion of the two week program. Faculty mentors must develop and submit a statement of their research projects.

• Co-lead, facilitate, and manage a geo- STEM related research project.
• Mentors are required to attend any introductory meeting, safety sessions, UNG's compliance training related to working with non-enrolled minors and follow the guidelines throughout the duration of the program.
• Mentors will spend a minimum of 3 hours on 4 mandatory face-to-face meeting days (June 17, 21, 24, and 28) and an additional 10 hours during the remaining non mandatory days of working with the students in a group or individually. Daily log of activities with students is required.
• Mentors will use the SRMP D2L page to communicate with students and post readings and assignments. Mentors will also be responsible for responding to students' questions in D2L regarding the projects within 24 hours.
• Mentors will identify student objectives and learning outcomes associated with their projects. Mentors will create assessment(s) to measure student outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of students, student-centered, active-learning, and inquiry-based approaches. 
• High-quality oral and written communication skills.

• Master or PhD degree in any STEM field; Geosciences field preferred.
• Experience teaching and mentoring high school or undergraduate college students.

• Resume
• Cover Letter that summarizes the statement of a research project.
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This role is considered a position of trust.

• Position of Trust + Education