What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor position at University of North Carolina Charlotte?
Assistant Professor
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To apply, please access the University Human Resources website at https://jobs.charlotte.edu. Address letter of interest to: LeeAnn Clark lclark62@charlotte.edu. Salary and academic rank are
commensurate with credentials and experience. Review of applications will begin April, 18, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to submit an official transcript of their highest earned degree.
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General Information
| Position Number | 004771 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Assistant Professor |
| Classification Title | 9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty |
| College | College of Health & Human Svc (Col) |
| Department | School of Nursing |
| Position Designation | Faculty |
| Employment Type | Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per year | 9 |
| Primary Purpose of Department | The School of Nursing resides in the College of Health and Human Services (http://www.health.uncc.edu) a multidisciplinary college with ongoing funded research, serving over 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs, which include the BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. |
| 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 Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals. Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work. Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work. Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession. To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/ |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | 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 Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals. Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work. Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work. Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession. |
| Minimum Experience/Education |
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. |
| Preferred Education, Skills and Experience | Candidates must be eligible to be licensed as RN in North Carolina, have practiced as an RN for at least 2 years, hold a Master's degree in Nursing, and an earned PhD in Nursing or related field. The candidate should have a research/scholarship focus in an area that complements the mission of the University. Successful candidates will be expected to present evidence of promise for contributing to the Department's research portfolio, obtaining external research funding, and teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include a record of publications and presentations, experience in grant writing and successful funding, curriculum development and teaching in various settings with undergraduate and/or graduate students including classroom, clinical and online environments and service to the discipline. The extent to which the candidate can contribute to the vision and mission of the department will be considered. Successful candidates effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others. |
| Necessary Licenses/Certifications | Must have, or be eligible to obtain licensing from the North Carolina Board of Nursing. |
| Special Notes to Applicants |
To apply, please access the University Human Resources website at https://jobs.charlotte.edu. Address letter of interest to: LeeAnn Clark lclark62@charlotte.edu. Salary and academic rank are
commensurate with credentials and experience. Review of applications will begin April, 18, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to submit an official transcript of their highest earned degree. |
| Job Open Date | 03/04/2025 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Date Review of Applications will Begin | 04/18/2025 |
| Proposed Hire Date | 08/11/2024 |
| If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date | |
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The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/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, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
