Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Biological Sciences

UNC Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is accepting applications for adjunct or part-time faculty in Biological Sciences. These positions are temporary and typically involve teaching specific courses for a given semester, with no benefits.

Responsibilities include syllabus development, lectures, assignments, and grading in accordance with university policies. Faculty must hold an MS or PhD in Biology or a related field, and teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Biology or related field; teaching experience preferred.
• University teaching experience preferred; familiarity with UNC Charlotte BIOL curriculum.
• Doctorate or terminal degree required for graduate courses; qualifications emphasize teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus and materials.
• Prepare lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Meet all designated class periods and maintain office hours.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Submit mid-semester progress reports and final grades per university policy.

Skills

Biology teaching

University teaching experience

Curriculum familiarity

Education

MS or PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Biological Sciences

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number EPTF50

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Biological Sciences

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department College of Science (Col)

Work Unit

Work Unit Biological Sciences

Work Location

Vacancy Open To

Vacancy Open To All Candidates

Position Designation

Position Designation Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty

Employment Type

Employment Type Temporary - Part-time

Hours per week varies

Work Schedule

Varies

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Pay Rate varies

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.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

MS or PhD in Biology or related field; University teaching experience preferred; familiarity with UNC Charlotte BIOL curriculum.

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. 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.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 01/11/2027

Contact Information

9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223

Expected Length of Assignment

Expected Length of Assignment Spring 2027 and/or Summer 2027

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/05/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 06/30/2027