Part-Time Faculty; Physics and Optical Science

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

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach Physics and Optical Science courses. The role focuses on developing syllabi, delivering lectures, and guiding student assignments for a specified semester.

Applicants should hold a doctoral or master's degree in the discipline (or a master's with substantial graduate coursework) and have university teaching experience. The position is temporary and evaluates per course needs and scheduling.

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.
• M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics or related field; university teaching experience preferred.

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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Education

Doctoral degree in Physics or related field

Master's degree in Physics or related field

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Part-Time Faculty; Physics and Optical Science

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Finalists will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Position Information

Position Number: EPTF50

Working Title: Part-Time Faculty; Physics and Optical Science

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: College of Science (Col)

Work Unit: Physics and Optical Science

Work Location: Physics

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: M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics or related field; university teaching experience preferred.

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.

Special Notes to Applicants: Finalists will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Proposed Hire Date: 01/11/2027

Contact Information: Pedram Leilabady
[e-mail]

Expected Length of Assignment: Spring Term 2027

Posting Open Date: 09/21/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/16/2026