Adjunct/Part Time Faculty; Special Education & Child Development

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 16,740 - 39,060; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for Adjunct/Part Time Faculty in Special Education & Child Development. This temporary position supports undergraduate and graduate courses as needed for Summer 2026 through Spring 2027.

Candidates should hold a master's degree (doctorate preferred for undergrad courses) in the discipline and demonstrate readiness to develop and deliver engaging course content, hold office hours, assess student work, and meet university

Qualifications

• Undergrad teaching requires a doctorate or master's with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Graduate courses require a doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching or related discipline.
• UNC Charlotte prioritizes highest earned degree and related professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses for a specific semester.
• Prepare lectures, syllabi, and student assignments.
• Maintain office hours and timely grading of coursework.
• Submit mid-semester progress reports and final grades per regulations.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

Assessment

Education

Master's or Doctorate in teaching discipline

18 graduate hours in teaching discipline (graduate coursework)

Job description

Adjunct/Part Time Faculty; Special Education & Child Development

Position Information

• Position Number: EPTF50
• Working Title: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty; Special Education & Child Development
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: College of Education (Col)
• Work Unit: Special Ed & Child Dev
• Work Location: College of Education; Special Education & Child Development
• 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: Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semester
• Posting Open Date: 05/01/2026
• Posting Close Date: 03/17/2027

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

These positions are temporary and usually involve teaching a particular course or courses for a specific semester. Responsibilities may include developing and/or updating a course syllabus, preparing 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, and submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.

Special Notes to Applicants

Please upload the following supplemental documentation with your electronic submission: Letter of Application, Vitae, and any other required materials. All finalists will be required to provide an official transcript and are subject to a criminal background check.

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.