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

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 26,784 - 44,640; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty in Languages, Cultures and Translation to teach undergraduate courses in multiple languages, with schedules varying by term. Candidates should hold a doctorate or a master’s degree with substantial graduate study in the discipline.

Native or near-native fluency in English and the target language is required, with courses taught primarily in the target language.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in English and the language of instruction.
• Courses taught primarily in the target language.
• Ph.D. or terminal degree preferred for graduate courses; other qualifications may apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update course syllabi and lectures.
• Deliver lectures and assess student work in a timely manner.
• Maintain office hours and follow university regulations for grading.

Skills

Native English fluency

Target language fluency

Teaching experience

Education

Doctorate or Master’s in the teaching discipline

Master’s with 18+ graduate hours in 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.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number EPTF50

Working Title

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

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

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

Work Unit

Work Unit Languages, Cultures, and Translation

Work Location

Work Location Languages, Cultures and Translation

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:

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.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 11/23/2026

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment

Expected Length of Assignment Spring 2027 Semester

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/29/2026

Posting Close Date

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

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Required Documents

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

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document

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