Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 002065 Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor Classification Title 9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty College College of Education (Col) Department Educational Leadership Position Designation Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per year 9 Primary Purpose of Department

The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is to prepare highly effective and ethical educational leaders who have a positive impact on children, youth, families, community, and schools and who are successful in urban and other diverse settings. This mission is accomplished through teaching, research and community engagement that lead to improved practice and by working in partnership with PK-12 schools, institutions of higher education, communities, and university colleagues.

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 Educational Leadership at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Learning, Design and Technology. This is a nine-month non-tenure eligible faculty position. The Learning, Design and Technology (LDT) programs include award-winning M.Ed. and graduate certificate in LDT with three concentrations; a post-master's certificate in university and college teaching; an LDT concentration in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and an LDT concentration in the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. These programs prepare professionals to hold learning, design and technology positions in the areas of K-12, higher education, corporate, government, and military settings. Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Teach fully online undergraduate and graduate courses in Learning, Design and Technology programs
• Advise students in the Learning, Design and Technology Masters, graduate certificate and undergraduate programs
• Serve on graduate committees for Master's degree capstone projects
• Collaborate with faculty to coordinate and direct the various LDT programs
• Provide impactful service to the field and profession at local, state, and national levels
• Participate in program, department, college, and university governance

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

Required qualifications:

• Earned doctorate degree in Learning, Design and Technology or a closely related field from an accredited university. (ABD candidates are invited to submit if the degree will be earned before the appointment begins in August 2027)
• Minimum of three years of successful experience as a classroom teacher, technology specialist, instructional designer or equivalent roles
• Demonstrated excellence online teaching experience at the college or university level
• Demonstrated professional design and technology skills required to mentor undergraduate and graduate Learning, Design and Technology students

Preferred experience and skills:

• Demonstrated experience in undergraduate or graduate program coordination or direction

Necessary Licenses/Certifications Special Notes to Applicants

To apply: Apply at https://jobs.charlotte.edu as only electronic submissions will be accepted. Applicant packets should include: (1) current curriculum vita, (2) cover letter, (3) teaching philosophy, (4) evidence of online teaching effectiveness, and (5) other supporting materials that are relevant to the applicant's teaching and service, e.g., course evaluations.

Review of applications will begin November 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Beth Oyarzun, Clinical Associate Professor (beth.oyarzun@charlotte.edu).

The chosen candidate for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Job Open Date 11/06/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Review of Applications will Begin 11/16/2026 Proposed Hire Date If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

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• Where did you learn about this posting?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Other Document
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Other Document 2