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Lecturer Position

Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty; Fire & Occupational Safety

Deadline
Apr 30, 2027
Closing in 209 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
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Posted Sep 24, 2026

About the role

Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty; Fire & Occupational Safety

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All finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.
All finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.

Position Information

General Information
Position Number EPTF50
Working Title Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty; Fire & Occupational Safety
Division Academic Affairs
Department College of Engineering (Col)
Work Unit Albert School of Construction
Work Location Albert School of Construction
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:
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.

Academic Programs include:
  • Fire & Safety Engineering Technology – Fire & Safety Concentration (Undergraduate) 
  • Fire & Safety Engineering Technology – Occupational Safety Concentration (Undergraduate)
  • Fire Protection and Safety Management (Graduate)

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.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date 01/04/2027
Contact Information Fire & Safety Concentration – David Newell ([email protected])
Occupational Safety Concentration – Michael Benjamin ([email protected])
Fire Protection and Safety Management – Michael Benjamin ([email protected])
Expected Length of Assignment Spring 2027 Term and/or Summer 2027 Term
Posting Open Date 10/05/2026
Posting Close Date 04/30/2027
Special Notes to Applicants All finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.
All finalists will be subject to a criminal background check.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Unofficial Transcripts
  3. Contact Information for References
  4. Curriculum Vitae
  5. Teaching Philosophy

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