Adjunct / Part-time Faculty; Economics

The University of North Carolina; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A university in South Africa is seeking adjunct or part-time faculty for its Economics department. Responsibilities include developing course syllabi, preparing lectures, and grading assignments. Candidates should have a doctorate or a master's degree with relevant coursework. This temporary position offers flexible hours but does not accrue benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master's degree required for faculty teaching undergraduate courses.
• Competence in the field, professional licensure and certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update course syllabus.
• Prepare lectures and student assignments.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and timely grading.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Curriculum development

Grading and assessment

Education

Doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline

Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in discipline

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number EPTF50

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct / Part-time Faculty; Economics

Division

Division Academic Affairs

Department

Department College of Business (Col)

Work Unit

Work Unit Economics

Work Location

Work Location Economics

Vacancy Open To

Vacancy Open To All Candidates

Position Designation

Position Designation Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty

Employment Type

Employment Type Temporary - Part-time

Hours per week Varies

Work Schedule

Varies

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Pay Rate varies

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

Proposed Hire Date 05/23/2025

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment

Expected Length of Assignment Summer 2025 and/or Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 Semesters

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 03/14/2025

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 02/16/2026

Special Notes to Applicants

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

Posting Specific Questions

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Other
• Where did you learn about this posting?

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3

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