Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; Reading and Elementary Education

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks adjunct/part-time faculty in Reading and Elementary Education to teach assigned undergraduate or graduate courses for Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027. The positions are temporary and do not accrue benefits.

Responsibilities include developing and updating course syllabi, preparing lectures, grading, and maintaining office hours in accordance with university guidelines.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's degree in the teaching discipline is required.
• 18 graduate hours in the discipline for master's applicants.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses and support student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating course syllabi and preparing lectures.
• Meeting all designated class periods and maintaining office hours.
• Grading assignments and exams in a timely manner per university guidelines.

Skills

Course instruction

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Office hours

Education

Doctorate or master's degree in teaching discipline

18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline (for master's path)

Job description

Position Information

Position Number: EPTF50

Working Title: Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; Reading and Elementary Education

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: College of Education (Col)

Work Unit: Reading & Elementary ED

Work Location: Reading and Elementary Education

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.

Proposed Hire Date: 08/17/2026

Expected Length of Assignment: Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semester

Posting Open Date: 05/01/2026

Posting Close Date: 03/14/2027

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.

• 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.

Special Notes to Applicants

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