Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Languages, Cultures and Translation

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty in Languages, Cultures and Translation. Teaching opportunities include undergraduate and possibly graduate courses in multiple languages; positions are temporary and part-time with no benefits.

Candidates should hold a doctorate or master’s with 18 graduate hours; native or near-native fluency in English and in the target language is required. Courses are taught primarily in the target language.

Qualifications

• Requires native or near-native fluency in English and the language of instruction.
• Undergraduate teaching requires a doctorate or master's in the teaching discipline, or a master's with 18 graduate hours.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Languages, Cultures and Translation as assigned for a given term.
• Develop/update syllabi, deliver lectures, grade assignments and exams, and maintain office hours.
• Meet university policies for progress reports and final grades; participate in department activities.

Skills

Native English fluency

Target language fluency

Education

Doctorate or Master's in teaching discipline

Master's with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Languages, Cultures and Translation

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Finalists are subject to a criminal background check and must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States. Finalist will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Finalists will be required to provide an official graduate transcript, and an Academic Equivalency Evaluation, if necessary.

General Information

• Position Number: EPTF50
• Working Title: Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Languages, Cultures and Translation
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)
• Work Unit: Languages, Cultures, and Translation
• Work Location: Languages, Cultures and Translation
• 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.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Currently, the following languages are taught at UNC Charlotte: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

Native or near-native fluency in English and the language of instruction is required. Courses are taught primarily in the target language. The department also teaches general education courses.

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.

Additional Information

• Proposed Hire Date: 11/23/2026
• Expected Length of Assignment: Spring 2027 Semester
• Posting Open Date: 07/29/2026
• Posting Close Date: 01/19/2027

Special Notes to Applicants

Finalists are subject to a criminal background check and must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States. Finalist will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Finalists will be required to provide an official graduate transcript, and an Academic Equivalency Evaluation, if necessary.

Posting Specific Questions

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

Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts
2. Other Document