Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Communication Studies Job at University Center for Ac

Overview

Position Information

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty position in the Department of Communication Studies, College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. This is a temporary, part-time teaching appointment for a specific course or courses for a semester. Hours per week vary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus; prepare lectures, projects, and other student assignments.
• Meet all designated class periods and maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner; submit mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University policy.

Qualifications

• Faculty teaching undergraduate courses: doctorate or master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a 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.
• Competence, effectiveness, and capacity considerations may include related work experience, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, and documented excellence in teaching.

Departmental Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching COMM 2195 (Principles of Public Relations) or related public relations/business communication topics is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience in these areas will be considered.

Additional Information

• These positions are temporary and do not accrue benefits.
• Close monitoring of University guidelines; employment is subject to a criminal background check and official transcripts as required.
• Minimum length of assignment: Spring 2026 Semester; Proposed Hire Date: 01/12/2026.

Application Instructions

Please upload the following to your electronic submission:

• Letter of Application / Cover Letter
• Resume / CV

Required documents listed in the posting include Cover Letter / Letter of Interest and Resume / Curriculum Vitae. Optional document: Other Document.

Application Details

• Posting Open Date: 09/19/2025
• Posting Close Date: 10/31/2025
• Expected Length of Assignment: Spring 2026 Semester
• Contact Information: See posting

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. The chosen applicant is subject to a criminal background check.