Lecturer/Teaching Professor (Assistant or Associate)/Professor of Practice (Assistant or Associate)

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 004627 Working Title Lecturer/Teaching Professor (Assistant or Associate)/Professor of Practice (Assistant or Associate) Classification Title 9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty College College of Engineering (Col) Department Civil and Environmental Engineering Position Designation Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per year 9 Primary Purpose of Department

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at UNC Charlotte has approximately 600 undergraduate students and 75 graduate students. The faculty value student-faculty engagement and excellent undergraduate teaching. The Department is located in the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) Building on campus, which has exceptional teaching, laboratory, and research facilities. The mild climate, proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, access to east coast beaches, and robust cultural scene make Charlotte, North Carolina a great place to live and work.

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 UNC Charlotte Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in Structural Engineering. This position offers multiple track and rank options (Lecturer, Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, or Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice) depending on the candidate's primary background, professional expertise, and career aspirations. This is a 9-month teaching position on an initial 2-year, renewable contract.

Lecturers support the academic mission of a department by contributing teaching and service directly related to teaching.

Teaching Professors support the academic mission of a department through distinguished teaching, curriculum innovation, advising, and professional development.

Professors of Practice bring extensive practical experience to the teaching field to which they are assigned. Generally, they are licensed professionals or hold similar certifications or credentials and have documentation of their experience that demonstrates their qualifications in the subjects they are assigned.

The candidate's primary responsibilities include delivering high-quality lower-division foundational courses in civil engineering as well as upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in structural engineering, analysis, design, and materials. The successful candidate will modernize curriculum by incorporating emerging industry trends, supervise senior capstone design projects, and may engage in scholarly activities focused on engineering pedagogy or curricular development. Additional duties involve supporting student engagement and participating in service committees. A Professor of Practice will also engage with the professional engineering community to bring contemporary industry insights into the department.

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

Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, professional experience in civil engineering, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students. A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering is required for Lecturer or Professor of Practice. Significant professional engineering practice is required for applicants for the Professor of Practice position. A Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering (or a related field) is required for applicants for the Teaching Professor position.

Necessary Licenses/Certifications

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred (required for Professor of Practice).

Special Notes to Applicants

Applications for position #004627 must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu and must include a (i) cover letter that articulates how your qualifications and experience make you a viable candidate for this position, (ii) current resume or curriculum vitae, (iii) brief statement of teaching interests and professional experience, and (iv) list of 3 professional references that can validate professional expertise and/or teaching experience. All requested information/documentation must be submitted for applications to be considered. Review of applications will commence on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled, with a start date of August 16, 2027.

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 required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Job Open Date 11/10/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Review of Applications will Begin 12/01/2026 Proposed Hire Date 08/16/2027 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
• Teaching Philosophy
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Other Document