Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty; Fire & Occupational Safety

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 2,500 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for adjunct or part-time faculty in Fire & Safety programs within the College of Engineering's Albert School of Construction. Positions are temporary, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for a specific term, with variable hours and course load.

The role requires teaching effectiveness demonstrated by appropriate degrees and experience; finalists undergo background checks and must provide official transcripts.

Qualifications

• Faculty teaching undergraduate courses: doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• Faculty teaching graduate courses: earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
• University considers related work experience, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, and teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus and prepare lectures, projects or assignments.
• Meet all designated class periods and maintain office hours.
• Grade student assignments and exams timely and submit progress reports and final grades.
• The department offers: Fire & Safety Engineering Technology - Fire & Safety Concentration (Undergraduate); Fire & Safety Engineering Technology - Occupational Safety Concentration (Undergraduate); Fire Protection and Safety Management (Graduate).

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Licensure & certifications

Education

Doctorate or Master's in teaching discipline

Master's with 18 graduate hours in teaching

Job description

Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty; Fire & Occupational Safety

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; Fire & Occupational Safety
• 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. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline. The University of North Carolina at 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. Academic Programs include:

  • Fire & Safety Engineering Technology - Fire & Safety Concentration (Undergraduate)
  • Fire & Safety Engineering Technology - Occupational Safety Concentration (Undergraduate)
  • Fire Protection and Safety Management (Graduate)

  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: Fire & Safety Concentration - David Newell ([e-mail]) Occupational Safety Concentration - Michael Benjamin ([e-mail]) Fire Protection and Safety Management - Michael Benjamin ([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
• Special Notes to Applicants: All finalists will be required to provide an official transcript. All finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.