Assistant Professor of English Education

The appointment will be in the Department of English, which participates in a joint doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction (with the Cato College of Education) and collaborates with a number of other curricular areas and centers on campus. The Department of English, with more than 30 full-time faculty and over 250 undergraduates and 50 graduate students, offers BA and MA degrees with area emphases in Creative Writing, Literature and Culture, Children's Literature, Linguistics, English Education, and Rhetoric and Composition. The department is housed in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences.

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 14 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university's goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College's 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

UNC Charlotte is an R-1 university, and the only research university in North Carolina's largest metropolitan area. As the second-largest institution in the UNC System, we transform lives, communities, and industries through accessible and affordable education, offering exemplary bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional programs. Our commitment to scholarship, innovation, and service drives our contributions to the ever-evolving needs of society. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on real-world applications, we prepare our graduates to excel in their careers and lead with purpose and integrity in a rapidly changing world.

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 Tenured and Tenure Track 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, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track 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.

This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate's or the university's eligibility for federal funding.

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Teaching for this position will include graduate and undergraduate courses in English teaching methods, including the teaching of writing and the teaching of multicultural/multiethnic literature. The successful candidate will be committed to working closely with students, fully participating in and developing a thriving English Education program, and engaging in community outreach. We seek candidates who can work collaboratively with faculty and students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. The teaching load for tenure-track assistant professors in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences is 2/2, thereafter 2/2 for research-intensive tenured faculty members.

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

By the time of appointment, the successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in English Education or closely related education discipline ( ABD candidates will be required to submit a letter from their dissertation advisor guaranteeing completion of the degree by the time of appointment). Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience teaching English/language arts at the middle or high school levels; evidence of a strong potential for garnering external funding; evidence of potential for successful teaching at the university level; and a research trajectory in the field of English Education.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of and/or experience with prospective teacher recruitment; edTPA; a range of qualitative research methods; and/or mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Department of English invites applications for the position of assistant professor of English specializing in English Education, beginning August 2027. The appointment is a 9-month tenure-track position.

For consideration, please apply online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/hr (position number 5251) with the following materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses how teaching practices engage all students and eliminate barriers to learning; a writing sample of no more than 25 double-spaced pages; an unofficial transcript; and contact information for three references. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to Criminal Background Check. Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Screening of applicants will begin , November 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Meghan Barnes, at mbarne56@charlotte.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.