Teaching Assistant / Associate Professor / Professor of Practice / Lecturer

The William States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites exceptionally qualified candidates for a 12-month non-tenure track faculty position at Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor of Practice/Lecturer ranks in Civil Engineering Technology and Construction Management fields, with an anticipated start date of January 2025. The Engineering Technology and Construction Management Department is seeking teaching professionals who are interested in a full-time academic career in teaching and service in construction means & methods, estimating, scheduling, project controls, construction administration, and Construction Engineering topics.

Candidates with diverse industry and practical experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 all 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, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.

Outreach, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – This position will serve the Department in outreach and recruiting through student organizations, competitions and connections with Industry.

Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All 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.

 

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

 

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline for the rank of Assistant Professor or Masters degree in the teaching discipline for the rank of Professor of Practice or Lecturer. A minimum of 5 years of practical industry experience relevant to the target course topics is desired. PE Licensure and/or Certifications such as CCM, PMP, CPE or CPC (or ability to obtain within one academic year)

Teaching experience, preferable with a demonstrated record of effective teaching in higher education and 10+ years of industry experience in multiple sectors of construction (Residential, Commercial, Heavy Civil and Industrial) with expertise in the target course topics and PE licensure and/or Certifications such as CCM, PMP, CPE or CPC.

 

PE Licensure and/or Certifications such as CCM, PMP, CPE or CPC (or ability to obtain within one academic year)

 

1. One-page letter of interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Maximum two-page teaching and service statement describing your approach to develop and teach courses (in-person and remote), serve the profession, University and broader community.
4. Contact information for at least three references

 
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, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.