Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information
General Information


Position Number 006019
Working Title Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor
Classification Title 9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty
College College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)
Department Interdisciplinary Studies
Position Designation Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per year 9
Primary Purpose of Department
The Office of Interdisciplinary Studies is home to a B.A. and M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, a B.A. and M.A. in Latin American Studies, graduate certificates in Gerontology and Women’s and Gender Studies, and multiple undergraduate minors: American Studies, Capitalism Studies, Film Studies, Gerontology, Health & Medical Humanities, Latin American Studies, Legal Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Since the Interdisciplinary Studies major was launched in 2022, enrollment in that program has been growing rapidly. For more information, visit https://interdisciplinarystudies.charlotte.edu/.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This non-tenure track faculty member will teach four courses per semester or the equivalent, on a three-year renewable appointment. These courses will include undergraduate methods courses in the Interdisciplinary Studies (IDST) major, which has concentrations in Capitalism Studies, Film & Media Production, Gerontology, Health & Medical Humanities, and Women’s and Gender Studies. The selected candidate may also teach electives in their area of specialty and/or General Education courses. If they have a Ph.D., they may also contribute to interdisciplinary graduate education in teaching and/or advising roles. Although the position will predominantly involve teaching and service in Interdisciplinary Studies, the selected candidate will have their appointment home in one of the fifteen departments in CHESS.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or master’s degree in a social science or humanities field at the time of appointment and provide evidence of ability to teach a diverse student population. We seek candidates with experience conducting interdisciplinary and mixed methods research and the ability to teach quantitative data analysis. In addition to teaching interdisciplinary methods, the desired candidate will be able to contribute to one or more interdisciplinary programs in the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies. Candidates must be able to offer courses in at least one of the concentrations of the IDST major.
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. preferred, as well as ability to teach courses in Health & Medical Humanities. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage students of different ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities, helping to remove barriers to ensure the success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
Special Notes to Applicants
Application. Applicants must apply electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position number 6019) and attach (1) a detailed application letter responding to the job qualifications and description; (2) a one-page statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy; and (3) a current CV. Additional materials will be requested at later stages of the search. For further information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Vaughn Schmutz ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Note that the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies is searching for two additional non-tenure track positions this job cycle, including one in American Studies (position number 2484) and another in Film Studies (position number 3035). We encourage candidates who are suitably qualified to apply for multiple positions at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/.
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. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to criminal background checks.
Job Open Date 01/31/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin 02/16/2024
Proposed Hire Date 08/12/2024
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
Office of Interdisciplinary Studies
Fretwell 314
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223

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