What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; Department of Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies position at University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte?
Position Information
General Information
Position Number EPTF50 Working Title Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; Department of Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies Division Academic Affairs Department College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col) Work Unit DPT Writing, Rhet, Digital Studies Work Location Cameron Hall Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty Employment Type Temporary - Part-time Hours per week Varies Work Schedule
varies
Education
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
Preferred: current experience teaching first year writing; an understanding of UNC Charlotte writing curriculum; familiarization with current writing pedagogy. Ability to use technologies as they apply to the teaching & learning of writing a plus.
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 01/13/2025 Contact Information
Suzanne Halaburda suzanne.halaburda@charlotte.edu
Ashli Stokes aqstokes@charlotte.edu
Jon Pope jpope44@charlotte.edu
Expected Length of Assignment Spring 2025 and/or Fall 2025 Posting Open Date 09/05/2024 Posting Close Date 09/05/2025 Special Notes to Applicants
This posting is to build a pool of part-time faculty applicants with hiring as needed for spring and fall semesters.
Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.
Finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.
Finalists will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation upon receiving an offer.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
General Information
Position Number EPTF50 Working Title Adjunct/Part-time Faculty; Department of Writing, Rhetoric & Digital Studies Division Academic Affairs Department College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col) Work Unit DPT Writing, Rhet, Digital Studies Work Location Cameron Hall Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty Employment Type Temporary - Part-time Hours per week Varies Work Schedule
varies
Education
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
Preferred: current experience teaching first year writing; an understanding of UNC Charlotte writing curriculum; familiarization with current writing pedagogy. Ability to use technologies as they apply to the teaching & learning of writing a plus.
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 01/13/2025 Contact Information
Suzanne Halaburda suzanne.halaburda@charlotte.edu
Ashli Stokes aqstokes@charlotte.edu
Jon Pope jpope44@charlotte.edu
Expected Length of Assignment Spring 2025 and/or Fall 2025 Posting Open Date 09/05/2024 Posting Close Date 09/05/2025 Special Notes to Applicants
This posting is to build a pool of part-time faculty applicants with hiring as needed for spring and fall semesters.
Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.
Finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.
Finalists will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation upon receiving an offer.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
- Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for References
- Other Document
- Teaching Philosophy
- Online Portfolio
