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Temporary Position: SkillSet Instructor

$20-$25 per hour

United States, North Carolina, Asheville

1 University Heights (Show on map)

Feb 05, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title	Temporary Position: SkillSet Instructor
Division	Academic Affairs
Department	STEAM Studio
Position Summary	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 barriers to STEAM education. The employee in this role should be able to create inclusive and accessible programming for students and staff. Position Summary The SkillSet Instructor is a part time, 11-month position that will support programming including classes for youth through k-12 after school, workshops and outreach events, and summer camp programs both onsite at STEAM Studio and at offsite locations. This role may periodically support workshops for adults. The employee in this position may have lead teaching or co-teaching responsibilities as well as substitute teaching responsibilities in afterschool and summer camp contexts. The position includes occasional weekend hours. A valid driver's license and comfort driving a cargo van is required.
Position Number	STM214
Full-Time/Part-Time/Intermittent	Part-Time (20-29 hours/week)
Salary Information	$20-$25 per hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	T0199
Minimum Education/Experience/Skills	Position requires bachelor's degree in art, engineering, education or related field plus relevant professional training and experience in hands-on designing or making. and/or Previous experience working in both K-12 and/or higher education with STEAM focus. Valid drivers license and comfort with driving a cargo van. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A background check is required for this position
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills	Post-baccalaureate credentials (e.g., Master's degree or higher), in art, engineering, education or related field. Experience with (or strong desire to learn) teaching students of all ages how to use tools safely Experience with (or strong desire to learn) woodshop and metal shop tools and equipment Experience with (or strong desire to learn) 3D modeling and Computer Aided Drafting Experience with (or strong desire to learn) electronics and programming microcontrollers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly self-motivated Strong problem solving skills Ability to create and maintain inclusive and accessible spaces
Work Schedule and Hours	Part time, averaging 20 hours/week with the possibility of full-time during summer programming.
Posting Date	02/05/2026
Closing Date	02/18/2026
Open Until Filled
Anticipated Start Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.unca.edu/postings/8787