Adjunct Instructor - ILS

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks Adjunct Instructors to teach live, online, synchronous and asynchronous courses. Responsibilities include following a standardized syllabus, engaging students, and providing timely feedback.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication and writing skills and be able to support student learning through dedicated office hours and ongoing collaboration with the ILS Division Chair.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the same or closely related discipline as the course taught.
• In lieu of an earned terminal degree in an appropriate field, instructors may be qualified by professional experience or by a combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication and writing skills to provide feedback and manage student discussions.

Responsibilities

• Follow a standardized course syllabus and class plan with pre-developed instructional materials for each course.
• Engage students in discussions, bringing instructor expertise to the learning experience.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to students and grade assignments.
• Establish regular office hours and respond to student questions and issues.
• Maintain communications with the ILS Division Chair about student experiences and potential enhancements.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

Doctoral/terminal degree in related field

Professional experience in lieu of terminal degree

Job description

Position Details

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week 0.01

FTE 0

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $3,000 (1.5 credit hours course) $6,000 (3 credit hour course)

Employee Benefits

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

SDIS was founded in 2026 by joining the School of Information and Library Science (1931) and the School of Data Science and Society (2022). SDIS brings together longstanding excellence in information and library science with leadership in data science, including computational and statistical methods, and societal applications.

Home to a top ranked library and information science program, SDIS is recognized for strong teaching, research and service and is the home to the Carolina Health Informatics Program ( CHIP ) and the Center for Information, Technology and Public Life ( CITAP ). The School teaches and trains undergraduate and graduate students in data science, health informatics, information science and library science, as well as offers certificates for adult learners.

SDIS conducts research and scholarship across the data and information life cycle, with an emphasis on human-centric, ethical and applied approaches. Committed to data, information and AI literacy for all Tar Heels, SDIS faculty are tackling our communities’ most pressing needs and our world’s most intractable challenges.

Position Summary

Adjunct Instructors teach live, online, synchronous and asynchronous class sessions. Key responsibilities include:

• Follow a standardized course syllabus and class plan and use pre-developed instructional materials for each course.
• Effectively engage class members in discussions during class sessions, bringing the instructor’s unique background and expertise to the course experience by helping students apply their new knowledge to relevant, real-world problems.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to students as appropriate and grade student work.
• Support student learning by establishing and communicating regular office hours and responding to student issues and questions related to the course.
• Maintaining regular communications with the ILS Division Chair about students’ experiences, potential barriers, ideas for enhancement, etc.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the same or closely related discipline as the course taught. In lieu of an earned terminal degree in an appropriate field as described above, instructors may be qualified by professional experience or by a combination of education and experience.

A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively manage group discussions.
• Strong writing skills, with experience providing feedback on written assignments.
• degree and experience in relevant discipline

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Significant work and/or teaching experience directly related to the course being taught.
• Experience teaching in higher education.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Academic Personnel Office at [e-mail].

Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• What is your highest degree/degree level?
  • Some High School
  • High School/GED
  • Associate
  • Bachelor
  • Masters
  • PharmD
  • PhD
  • JD
  • MLS/MIS
  • DVM
  • DDS
  • MD
  • Other
• List courses you have taught and where you taught them. Please also describe any experience you have with online teaching.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Describe your approach for engaging students and teaching them to apply concepts and theories to practice.

  (Open Ended Question)