Adjunct/Part Time Faculty; Special Education & Child Development

Position Information

General Information Position Number: EPTF50 Working Title: Adjunct Part Time Faculty Special Education & Child Development Division: Academic Affairs Department: College of Education Col Work Unit: Special Ed & Child Dev Work Location: College of Education, Special Education & Child Development

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 masters degree in the teaching discipline or masters 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.

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
• Disability The chosen applicant is subject to a criminal background check.

Other Work Responsibilities

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Proposed Hire Date: 08172026

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment: Summer 2026 and/or Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semester

Posting Open Date: 05012026 Posting Close Date: 03172027

Special Notes to Applicants

Please upload the following supplemental documentation to your electronic submission:

• Letter of Application
• Vitae
• Other documentation may be required for finalist. All finalists will be required to provide an official transcript. All finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk:

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• UNC Charlotte Website
• HERC Job Board
• Inside Higher Education
• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
• Another Website
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Other
• Where did you learn about this posting?
• Open Ended Question

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for References
• Resume
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research Teaching & Leadership
• Other Document