Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Sociology

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking an Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty member for Sociology to teach assigned courses for the Spring 2027 semester. Positions are temporary and part-time with no benefits, requiring preparation of syllabi, lectures, and assessments in alignment with university standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining office hours, grading, and ensuring timely progress reporting.

Qualifications

• 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; considers competence, effectiveness and capacity including related work experiences, licensure and certifications, honors and awards, and documented teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus, prepare lectures, projects, or assignments, meet designated class periods and maintain office hours.
• Grade student work and submit mid-semester progress reports and final grades per University regulations.

Skills

Teaching

Sociology

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate or Master’s in Sociology (or related)

Job description

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Sociology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

• Position Number: EPTF50
• Working Title: Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Sociology
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)
• Work Unit: Sociology
• Work Location: Sociology
• 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.

• 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: 01/11/2027
• Contact Information:
• Expected Length of Assignment: Spring 2027 Semester
• Posting Open Date: 10/28/2026
• Posting Close Date: 11/13/2026

Posting Specific Questions

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Other Document