Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks adjunct/part-time faculty for Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science. Positions are temporary and vary by semester, with teaching assignments in undergraduate and possibly graduate courses.

Finalists must pass a criminal background check and provide official transcripts. The role is non-benefits and entails teaching, grading, and office hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Teaching faculty for undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science.
• Graduate courses require earned doctorate/terminal degree in the discipline or related field.
• UNC Charlotte emphasizes competence, effectiveness, and capacity including teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus and lectures.
• Prepare lectures, projects, or assignments for designated courses.
• Meet all class periods and maintain office hours.
• Grade assignments and exams and submit progress reports on schedule.

Skills

Teaching ability

Course development

Education

Doctorate in teaching discipline

Master's with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science

Finalist will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to provide an official transcript.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number EPTF50

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department College of Engineering (Col)

Work Unit

Work Unit Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

Work Location

Work Location Duke

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:

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

Expected Length of Assignment

Expected Length of Assignment Spring 2027 Semester

Special Notes to Applicants

Finalist will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to provide an official transcript.

9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223