The Department of Economics in the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte is seeking to fill a Clinical Professor position. The position involves both teaching and administrative responsibilities as Director of the newly established North Carolina Economic Impact Center. The candidate will be on a reduced teaching load of four sections during the academic year due to the Director duties. Specific courses taught will be determined in consultation with the Department Chair.
The Director of the North Carolina Economic Impact Center will be responsible for administrative oversight of the Center. The primary purpose of the Center is to engage with industry and community leaders in the greater Charlotte region and conduct economic analyses by securing external funding.
Responsibilities for this position include sufficient academic and/or other professional activities to meet the Belk College Faculty Qualification Standards, (https://belkcollege.charlotte.edu/wpcontent/uploads/sites/953/2026/08/BCOB-Policy-on-Qualified-Faculty-Status-Fall-2026.pdf) Will also engage in appropriate service activities in the Department, College, University and Charlotte community.
Qualifications
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Department Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience: PhD in Economics or related field. At least five years of experience at an executive level providing economic analysis of business or government policy. Demonstrated knowledge of economic impacts on the Charlotte, North Carolina, or greater Carolinas region.
Application Instructions & Process
To ensure full consideration, please submit all required application materials. Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/70249 and include a cover letter and current CV. If available, applicants should submit evidence of teaching effectiveness. Finalists will be asked to forward official transcripts, three letters of reference, and other supportive materials as requested by the Search Committee. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and will be subject to a criminal background check.
About the College:
The Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research business school. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that inspires a passion for knowledge and intellectual growth as well as a dedication to service. We engage in research that fosters innovative business theory, policy, and practice. In strategic partnership with the Greater Charlotte region, we educate our students to become leaders who are critical thinkers, ethically informed, and globally aware.
As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.
