Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Languages, Cultures and Translation

General Information

Position Number EPTF50
Working Title Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty; Languages, Cultures and Translation
Division Academic Affairs
Department College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)
Work Unit Languages, Cultures, and Translation
Work Location Languages, Cultures and Translation
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: Currently, the following languages are taught at UNC Charlotte: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
Native or near-native fluency in English and the language of instruction is required. Courses are taught primarily in the target language. The department also teaches general education courses.
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
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date 05/18/2026
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment Summer 2026
Posting Open Date 03/17/2026
Posting Close Date 05/31/2026
Special Notes to Applicants Finalists are subject to a criminal background check and must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States. Finalist will be asked to provide three letters of reference. Finalists will be required to provide an official graduate transcript, and an Academic Equivalency Evaluation, if necessary.