Assistant Teaching Professor

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 001790 & 004449 Working Title Assistant Teaching Professor Classification Title 9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty College College of Engineering (Col) Department Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Position Designation Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per year 9 Primary Purpose of Department

The MEES department is the largest department within the William States Lee College of Engineering, staffed by 54 full-time faculty members and 16 staff members who serve approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The department currently has six active NSF CAREER awards, and several faculty members are Fellows of leading professional societies. The Department is internationally recognized for research programs in advanced manufacturing, precision metrology, battery research, motorsports/automotive engineering, energy, aerospace, dynamics & controls, mechanics & materials, and bioengineering. The Department is home to the Center for Precision Metrology (CPM) and the Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle and Electrification Research Center (BATT CAVE), and offers undergraduate concentrations in Aerospace, Biomedical, Energy, Motorsports and Precision Engineering & Metrology. The College of Engineering is leading initiatives in several strategic areas for the university, including Advanced Manufacturing and Metrology, Transformational Energy, Transportation and Advanced Mobility, and Smart and Sustainable Cities. The College is also home to the newly established NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas.

Vacancy Open to All Candidates 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 Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science (MEES) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) is currently seeking candidates for two 9-month non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor positions (004449 and 001790) with an expected start date of August 2027. We seek outstanding candidates with demonstrated expertise and teaching experience in one or more of the following or related areas; design and project-based learning, motorsports engineering,mechanics and thermofluids or mechatronics, robotics, and intelligent systems.

Successful candidates will play a central role in the department's undergraduate teaching mission, including mentoring students, supporting career exploration, and contributing to hands-on, experiential, adaptive, and AI-enabled learning. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation activities, program assessment, and service to the Department, College, and University as needed.

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

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline before the start of the appointment.
• Teaching experience in mechanical engineering.
• Potential for or evidence of design projects mentoring, large classes teaching, or experiential learning.
• Potential for or evidence of effective online or hybrid teaching.
• Experience in or promise for student mentoring/advising.
• Ability to engage with professional societies and industry partners, and/or collaborate with community partners.

Necessary Licenses/Certifications Special Notes to Applicants

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the program's website or contact the chair of the Search Committee Professor Terry Xu (ttxu@charlotte.edu), with further questions. Please review the full job description at jobs.charlote.edu (position number 004449 and 001790) for additional information, expectations, and requirements.

Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews are expected to begin in January 2027. The candidates selected for the two positions will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned, and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Job Open Date 09/29/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Review of Applications will Begin 11/16/2026 Proposed Hire Date 08/15/2027 If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research, Teaching & Leadership
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Other Document
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