New

Teaching Professor (Open Rank)

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Dec 22, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This posting is for two anticipated positions. Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.charlotte.edu , position number 002828 or 002829. Please provide a complete curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Please provide information on how your teaching and mentoring practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for students of different ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities and help increase the success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

Screening of applicants will begin January 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled .

For inquiries, please contact Ranko Heindl ( rheindl@charlotte.edu), Search Committee Chair, or please visit physics.charlotte.edu for further information about the Department.

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.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	002828, 002829
Working Title	Teaching Professor (Open Rank)
Classification Title	9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty
College	College of Science (Col)
Department	Physics and Optical Science
Position Designation	Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per year	9
Primary Purpose of Department	The Department of Physics and Optical Science supports BA, BS, MS, and PhD programs with a diverse body of faculty and students and prides itself on student hands-on training. Currently, the department is home to 75 undergraduate physics majors and over 50 graduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department of Physics and Optical Science through participation in the development/implementation of undergraduate curricula.
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 position includes responsibilities for teaching lecture courses and coordinating recitation sessions. The successful candidate will be expected to teach foundational level physics courses and any major required physics course offered by the Department. Recitation session coordination entails overseeing the curriculum and managing graduate teaching assistants. The applicant will possess a Ph.D. in an area of Physics or related discipline, a demonstrated history of employing best practices in classroom pedagogy, and a strong commitment to fostering the success of students with varying learning styles and academic backgrounds.
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	Desired qualifications include experience with large lecture courses and experience with the development of laboratory exercises, the ability to supervise undergraduate students, as well as previous experience in training and coordinating graduate teaching assistants.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
Special Notes to Applicants	This posting is for two anticipated positions. Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.charlotte.edu , position number 002828 or 002829. Please provide a complete curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Please provide information on how your teaching and mentoring practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for students of different ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities and help increase the success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. Screening of applicants will begin January 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled . For inquiries, please contact Ranko Heindl ( rheindl@charlotte.edu), Search Committee Chair, or please visit physics.charlotte.edu for further information about the Department. 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. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check. Hiring is subject to budget availability.
Job Open Date	12/22/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin	01/30/2026
Proposed Hire Date	08/10/2026
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information	Ranko Heindl rheindl@charlotte.edu

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Research, Teaching & Leadership
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