Teaching Assistant/Assoc Professor, Prof of Practice, Lecturer

The Charlotte metro area is centrally located in North Carolina's Piedmont region and has a population of over two million. The CLT airport is a major international hub, and is less than a 30 minute drive from the University. The city offers a mix of urban and natural amenities, featuring both a lively uptown area and numerous hiking trails. Within a three-hour drive, many enjoy the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains or the exciting shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Electromechanical Engineering Technology Program provides the knowledge, skills and a practical hands-on experience in areas such as instrumentation and controls, electronics, manufacturing, robotics, automation, and electrical power and energy operations. The undergraduate program provides direct access to the Master of Science degree in Applied Energy and Electromechanical Engineering ( AEEE). The M.S. AEEE program provides the faculty with an opportunity to work with graduate students and supports discipline-specific and multidisciplinary research.

The William States Lee College of Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a 12-month non-tenure-track faculty position at the Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor, Professor of Practice, or Lecturer/Senior Lecturer rank in one of or more of the following engineering fields: Electrical, Electromechanical, Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related fields. Candidates with prior teaching and/or industry experience in the following fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses, have a motivation to improve the content and facilitation of these courses, mentor students in senior design projects, and develop relationships with industry partners and alumni in an effort to ensure the content is up to date and evolving with industry. Additional responsibilities include service to the department, university, and/or professional organizations.

For Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor appointments, a terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a closely related field is required.

For Professor of Practice, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer appointments, a Master's degree in one of the above disciplines or a closely related field, combined with substantial industry experience, is required.

Priority will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience and/or extensive industry experience that aligns with the university and department strategic plan for academic growth.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents for Position 004530

1. One-page letter of interest.

2. Curriculum Vitae.

3. Teaching philosophy\

4. Contact information for at least three references.

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Interested applicants are encouraged to review the program's website, or contact the Search Committee Chair Mr. Austin Fifield at afifield@charlotte.edu with further questions. Please review the full job description for additional information, expectations, and requirements

Interviews are expected to begin December 1 and be continuous until the position is filled. Expected start date is August 2026. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest degree earned. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.