Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty Instructors; Languages and Culture Studies

Industry: Languages, Cultures, and Translation

Company: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

General Information

Position Number EPTF50 Working Title Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty Instructors; Languages and Culture Studies Division Academic Affairs Department Academic Affairs (Adm) Work Unit Languages, Cultures, and Translation Work Location Department of Languages and Culture Studies 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 master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s 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.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Currently, the following languages are taught at UNC Charlotte: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Native or near-native fluency in English and the language of instruction is required. Courses are taught primarily in the target language.
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.

As an EOE /AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. Applicants subject to criminal background check.
Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 08/19/2024 Expected Length of Assignment Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 and/or Summer 2025 Semester (May be Reappointed) Posting Open Date 06/03/2024 Posting Close Date 05/31/2025 Special Notes to Applicants
Finalists are subject to a criminal background check and must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States. Finalist will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Finalists will be required to provide an official graduate transcript, and an Academic Equivalency Evaluation, if necessary.