Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty; Albert School of Construction

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks eligible individuals for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty in the Albert School of Construction. Positions are temporary and may involve teaching a specific course for a semester.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, delivering lectures, meeting class times, maintaining office hours, and timely grading. Masters or Doctorate in the discipline is required, with graduate hours for undergrad courses. Spring 2027/Summer 2027 terms.

Qualifications

• Faculty teaching undergraduate courses: doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's with 18 graduate hours.
• Faculty teaching graduate courses: earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or related discipline.
• UNC Charlotte prioritizes highest earned degree and relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus and prepare lectures, projects, or assignments.
• Meeting all designated class periods and maintaining office hours.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner; submit progress reports and final grades per university rules.

Education

Doctorate in teaching discipline

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty; Albert School of Construction

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.

All finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.

Position Information

Position Number: EPTF50

Working Title: Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty; Albert School of Construction

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: College of Engineering (Col)

Work Unit: Albert School of Construction

Work Location: Albert School of Construction

Vacancy Open To: All Candidates

Position Designation: Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty

Employment Type: Temporary - Part-time

Hours per week: Varies

Work Schedule: Varies

Pay Rate: Pay Rate varies

Minimum Experience/Education: Faculty teaching undergraduate courses: doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Faculty teaching graduate courses: earned doctorate / terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline. UNC Charlotte also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities: UNC Charlotte is accepting applications for adjunct or part-time faculty. These positions are temporary and usually involve teaching a particular course or courses for a particular semester. These positions are temporary and do not accrue benefits.

Responsibilities could include: Developing and/or updating course syllabus, preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments, meeting all designated class periods, maintaining regularly scheduled office hours, grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner, submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.

Undergraduate Academic Programs include:

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Construction Engineering
• Construction Management

Graduate Academic Program includes:

• Construction and Facilities Engineering, M.S.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. The chosen applicant is subject to a criminal background check.

Proposed Hire Date: 01/04/2027

Contact Information: Civil Engineering Technology - Don Chen ([e-mail]), Construction Engineering - Stephanie Pilkington ([e-mail]), Construction Management - Wayne Goff ([e-mail]), Construction and Facilities Engineering, M.S. - Jake Smithwick ([e-mail])

Expected Length of Assignment: Spring 2027 Term and/or Summer 2027 Term

Posting Open Date: 10/05/2026

Posting Close Date: 04/30/2027

All finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.

All finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Contact Information for References
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Teaching Philosophy