Assistant Teaching Professor

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 004629 Working Title Assistant Teaching Professor Classification Title 9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty College College of Engineering (Col) Department Civil and Environmental Engineering Position Designation Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per year 9 Primary Purpose of Department

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at UNC Charlotte has approximately 500 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students. The faculty value student-faculty engagement and excellent undergraduate teaching. The Department is located in the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) Building on campus, which has exceptional teaching, laboratory, and research facilities.

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 Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.

Teaching - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The UNC Charlotte Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) invites applications for one full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position in the area of Environmental Engineering. This is a 9-month teaching position on an initial 2-year, renewable contract.

Essential Duties:

Teaching professors support the academic mission of a department through distinguished teaching, curriculum innovation, mentoring, and professional development. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. The candidate's primary focus is excellence in teaching and student engagement, including:

• Teaching: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in civil engineering with a focus on environmental engineering and/or water resources engineering.
• Assessment Preparation: Participate in departmental preparations for the inaugural ABET accreditation of our Environmental Engineering program, including contributions to our assessment efforts and support in drafting of our self-study.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and enhancement of the civil and/or environmental engineering curriculum, incorporating industry trends and advancements in the field.
• Research and Scholarship: Engage in scholarly activities related to pedagogy, curriculum development, or applied research that enhances the teaching mission of the department.
• Service: Participate in service activities at the departmental, college, and university levels.

Minimum Experience/Education

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

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

A Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering (or a closely related field) is required at the time of the appointment. Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, professional experience in civil engineering, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.

Necessary Licenses/Certifications

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred (not required).

Special Notes to Applicants

Applicants are required to submit the following documents for Position 004629 at https://jobs.charlotte.edu

• cover letter that articulates how your qualifications and experience make you a viable candidate for this teaching position
• current resume or curriculum vitae
• brief statement/list of teaching interests
• list of 3 professional references that can validate professional expertise and/or teaching experience.

All requested information/documentation must be submitted for applications to be considered. Review of applications will commence on June 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled, with a start date of August 10, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the program's website or contact the chair of the department (gmoglen@charlotte.edu), with further questions.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status

Hiring is subject to budget availability

Job Open Date 05/21/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Review of Applications will Begin 06/01/2026 Proposed Hire Date 08/10/2026 If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date Contact Information

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents