The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) invites applications for a full-time, on-campus position for the BS Degree program in Professional Studies (PROS), the university's online degree-completion program. This is a non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor depending on the candidate’s education and experience. The start date is August 16th, 2027, for a three-year term with the expectation of continued reappointments given satisfactory job performance.
Applicants must apply electronically at https:jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position number #003034) and attach 1) a current CV and 2) a one-page statement of online teaching philosophy and experience. For additional information, please contact Dr. John Smail (Jsmail@charlotte.edu). Applications received by November 23, 2026 are assured full consideration although recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. Hiring is subject to budget availability.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.
The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to Criminal Background Check and will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest earned degree upon hire.
Please note that UNC Charlotte employees are expected to live in commuting distance (no more than 100 miles) to campus.
Primary Purpose of Department
As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 14 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.
UNC Charlotte is an R-1 university, and the only research university in North Carolina’s largest metropolitan area. As the second-largest institution in the UNC System, we transform lives, communities, and industries through accessible and affordable education, offering exemplary bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional programs. Our commitment to scholarship, innovations, and service drives our contributions to the ever-evolving needs of society. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on real-world applications, we prepare our graduates to excel in their careers and lead with purpose and integrity in a rapidly changing world.
Description of Work
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.
Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.
If conducting or supporting research is an element of the work required in this position, then the following statement is applicable: This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate in this distance education position will be responsible for teaching multiple online sections in the program’s inter- multi-disciplinary core and will have the opportunity to offer courses in current concentrations (Project Management, Learning & Development and IT Operations) or in future concentrations that are developed. The teaching load is 4/4. The successful candidate will be based in the CHESS department most closely aligned with their academic and teaching specialty.
Minimum Experience/Education
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- An MA (for appointment as Lecturer) or a doctoral or other terminal degree (for appointment as Assistant Teaching Professor) in a CHESS-related field
- Demonstrated expertise in adult education and a commitment to supporting non-traditional and transfer populations
- A track record of effective online, asynchronous teaching and retention strategies for adult students, employed individuals, and military-affiliated learners
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with online course development and curriculum management
- Experience in teaching in an AI environment and applied AI courses
- Experience teaching an interdisciplinary and/or applied curriculum focused on the development of power skills.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
N/A
Job Open Date
11/06/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin
11/23/2026
Proposed Hire Date
08/16/2027
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact Dr. John Smail (Jsmail@charlotte.edu).
