Temporary Technology Specialist

Posting Details

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 Computer Science - 32331 External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33686 Vacancy Number TSP5419PST Working Title Temporary Technology Specialist Job Title EHRA Non Faculty Temporary Temp Position Type EHRA Temporary Job Category Academic Professionals/Non-teaching FLSA for Position Exempt Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Computer Science seeks a temporary technology specialist who will collect, transform and analyze data and monitor industry trends in emerging technology to develop roadmaps, produce academic papers to be presented at conferences. This position completes data mining and optimized database modules and system components.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• A four year degree and one year of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience.
• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with 18 hours of discipline-focused master level course work
• Experience in university/college setting
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, problem solving, effective organizational skills, and detail orientation
• Must exhibit cultural competence and possess a broad understanding of student academic, developmental, and social needs

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ph.D. in Technology Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Marine Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology roadmapping, innovation, and strategic planning.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, particularly in maritime applications.
• Proven track record of producing high-quality research and academic publications.
• Experience teaching at the university level and mentoring students.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as Tableau, SPSS , STATA , SAS , R, or Python.
• Experience in technology forecasting, multi-criteria decision-making, and operation research.
• Knowledge of social network analysis and text mining/analytics.

Required Certifications or Licensure
No required certifications or licensure.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit College/School Information Work Hours Varies Work Days Varies Hours Per Week Varies Type of Position Anticipated Hiring Range up to $3,500 / month 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. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. 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 09/25/2024 Job Closing Date 10/01/2024 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
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 Single Incumbent

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2024)

• UNCW Website
• UNCW LinkedIn Page
• UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
• UNCW Employee Referral
• UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
• UNCW Job Alert
• Chronical of Higher Education
• Diverse Issues in Higher Education
• Glassdoor
• Higher Ed Jobs
• Hispanic Outlook
• Indeed
• Inside Higher Ed
• North Carolina Job Network
• Women in Higher Education
• Craigslist
• Career Events/Job Fairs
• Billboards/Marquee
• Other

If you selected "Other" to the question above, please explain how you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if not applicable.
(Open Ended Question)