Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty American Studies

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; American Studies

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please upload the following to your electronic submission:

1. Letter of Application / Cover Letter

2. Resume/CV Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.

Finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

EPTF50

Working Title

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; American Studies

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)

Work Unit

Interdisciplinary Studies

Work Location

Main Campus

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 and will be required to submit an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Proposed Hire Date

01/12/2026

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment

Spring 2026 semester

Posting Open Date

09/23/2025

Posting Close Date

12/31/2025

Special Notes to Applicants

Please upload the following to your electronic submission:

1. Letter of Application / Cover Letter

2. Resume/CV Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.

Finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents