Adjunct/Part Time Faculty; Middle, Secondary, K-12 Education

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking an adjunct/part-time faculty member to teach courses for a specific semester, with responsibilities including syllabus development, lecture preparation, and timely assessment of student work. The assignment is temporary and does not accrue benefits, with hours per week varying across terms.

The position supports undergraduate and graduate course teaching, requires an advanced degree in the discipline, and emphasizes demonstrated teaching

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline (or master’s with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline) for undergraduate course teaching.
• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline for graduate course teaching.
• Strong competence, effectiveness, and capacity demonstrated through prior work experience, licensure, certifications, honors, awards, or documented excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus.
• Prepare lectures, projects, and other student assignments.
• Conduct all designated class periods.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Grade student assignments and examinations in a timely manner.
• Submit completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades in accordance with university regulations.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Education

Undergrad degree + 18 grad hrs

Graduate terminal degree

Teaching excellence evidence

Job description

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty; Middle, Secondary, K-12 Education

Temporary – part‑time teaching position for a specific semester. The role does not accrue benefits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus.
• Prepare lectures, projects, and other student assignments.
• Conduct all designated class periods.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Grade student assignments and examinations in a timely manner.
• Submit completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades in accordance with university regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline (or master’s with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline) for undergraduate course teaching.
• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline for graduate course teaching.
• Strong competence, effectiveness, and capacity demonstrated through prior work experience, licensure, certifications, honors, awards, or documented excellence in teaching.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Temporary – Part‑time
• Hours per week: Varies
• Expected length of assignment: Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semester

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.