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University of North Carolina Charlotte

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Communication Studies

University of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Position Title Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Communication Studies

Special Instructions Please see Special Instructions for more details. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check. Finalists will be required to provide an official transcript. Upload the following to your electronic submission: 1) Letter of Application / Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV.

Position Information

Position Number:

EPTF50

Working Title:

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Communication Studies

Division:

Academic Affairs

Department:

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)

Work Unit:

Communication Studies

Work Location:

Department of Communication Studies

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:

The Department of Communication Studies at UNC Charlotte seeks part time instructors for COMM 2195 (Principles of Public Relations). Experience in teaching public relations and/or business communication, or experience teaching in related areas, is preferred. The department will also consider relevant professional experience in these areas.

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.

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 Not specified.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications Not specified.

Proposed Hire Date 01/12/2026

Contact Information Not specified in the provided content.

Expected Length of Assignment Spring 2026 Semester

Posting Open Date 09/19/2025

Posting Close Date 10/31/2025

Special Notes to Applicants Please upload the following to your electronic submission: 1) Letter of Application / Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV. Finalists will be subject to a criminal background check. Finalists will be required to provide an official transcript.

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