Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte seeks adjunct/part-time faculty in Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences. Positions are temporary, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and require background checks and official transcripts. Posting dates span fall 2026 to spring 2027.

Primary duties include syllabus development, lectures, graded assignments, and maintaining office hours. UNC Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution.

Qualifications

• Faculty teaching undergraduate courses: doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline.
• 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 related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus, preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments.
• Meeting designated class periods and maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner, submitting mid-semester progress reports and final grades per university regulations.

Education

Doctorate

Master's degree with 18 grad hours

Job description

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check and must provide an official transcript.

Position Information

Position Number: EPTF50

Working Title: Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)

Work Unit: Earth, Environ, Geography Science

Work Location: McEniry Building

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.

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: 01/11/2027

Expected Length of Assignment: Spring 2027 Semester

Posting Open Date: 10/21/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/20/2026

Special Notes to Applicants: Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check and must provide an official transcript.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
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   • Personal Referral
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2. Where did you learn about this posting?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Other Document