Adjunct/Part Time Faculty; Music

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks an Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty member for the Music department, assigned to Robinson Hall. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, with possible graduate instruction, and contributing to curriculum development in the Music unit.

The position requires teaching competence, ability to prepare lectures and assignments, meet all class periods, maintain office hours, and timely grading in accordance with UNC Charlotte policies.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's degree in the teaching discipline. UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline.
• Undergraduate courses require a doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline, or a master's with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Doctorate in teaching discipline

Master's degree in teaching discipline

18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Position Information

Position Number: EPTF50

Working Title: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty; Music

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: College of Arts & Architecture (Col)

Work Unit: Music

Work Location: Music; Robinson Hall

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

Proposed Hire Date: 08/17/2026

Expected Length of Assignment: Fall 2026 Semester

Posting Open Date: 05/21/2026

Posting Close Date: 08/30/2026

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.