Job description
The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Earth and Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geography, and Meteorology. At the graduate level, the Department offers an M.S. in Earth Sciences, an M.A. in Geography, a Ph.D. in Geography and participates in two interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs: Infrastructure and Environmental Systems and Public Policy.
The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is an interdisciplinary community of physical and social scientists with more than 30 faculty members, 400 undergraduate students, and 100 graduate students, and is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. As the largest college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences comprises 20 departments in the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and military sciences, as well as 24 applied research centers and interdisciplinary programs. It offers eight doctoral degrees, 34 master’s degrees and graduate certificates and 34 undergraduate degrees.
UNC Charlotte is a rapidly growing doctoral-granting urban university located in the state’s largest metropolitan area. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus. More than 30,000 culturally diverse students are currently enrolled at the university.
As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.
The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences is an interdisciplinary community of physical and social scientists with more than 30 faculty members, 400 undergraduate students, and 100 graduate students, and is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. As the largest college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences comprises 20 departments in the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and military sciences, as well as 24 applied research centers and interdisciplinary programs. It offers eight doctoral degrees, 34 master’s degrees and graduate certificates and 34 undergraduate degrees.
UNC Charlotte is a rapidly growing doctoral-granting urban university located in the state’s largest metropolitan area. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus. More than 30,000 culturally diverse students are currently enrolled at the university.
As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.
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 Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is recruiting a one year, full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer with expertise broadly related to geology, earth and environmental sciences, meteorology, or physical geography. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching and community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the Earth Sciences component of our undergraduate programs and general education offerings. The successful candidate is expected to teach sections of Introductory Physical Geography (ESCI 1101), Geology (1200), or Meteorology (1102) as well as courses that contribute to the Department’s undergraduate degree programs. Potential contributions to upper-level courses are also welcome.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the Earth Sciences component of our undergraduate programs and general education offerings. The successful candidate is expected to teach sections of Introductory Physical Geography (ESCI 1101), Geology (1200), or Meteorology (1102) as well as courses that contribute to the Department’s undergraduate degree programs. Potential contributions to upper-level courses are also welcome.
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
Required minimum qualifications are: 1) a Master’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, Meteorology, or a related discipline by the time of appointment; 2) the ability to contribute to undergraduate curricula consistent with departmental needs; and 3) the ability to contribute to the Department’s interdisciplinary teaching mission.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
Special Notes to Applicants
Candidates should submit the following to https://jobs.charlotte.edu, Faculty Position 006903:
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For more information contact search committee Chair Terry Shirley ( trshirle@uncc.edu).
- a letter of application describing teaching interests, experiences, and teaching philosophy
- a curriculum vitae
- contact information (including email addresses) for at least three professional references
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For more information contact search committee Chair Terry Shirley ( trshirle@uncc.edu).
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.
The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences ( https://geoearth.charlotte.edu/) is a diverse community of geospatial, social and physical scientists composed of over 30 faculty members, over 400 undergraduate majors, and 80+ graduate students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. The Department’s mission is to create, extend and disseminate applied and theoretical scientific knowledge of the Earth’s physical, natural and human systems and their interactions through scholarly research, teaching and service. The Department is committed to rigorous high-level research and excellence in teaching. It is home to the Center for Applied Geographic Information Science (gis.charlotte.edu) and the Charlotte Action Research Project (charp.charlotte.edu). The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Geography (BA/BS), Earth and Environmental Sciences (BS), Geology (BS), Environmental Studies (BA), and Meteorology (BS). At the graduate level, the Department offers a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science & Technology, an MS in Earth Sciences and an MA and PhD in Geography. Departmental faculty have the opportunity to be affiliated with the School of Data Science, which offers a BS degree in Data Science and two MS degrees in Data Science & Business Analytics and Health Informatics & Analytics. In addition, the department is a core participant in several interdisciplinary graduate programs on campus, including Ph.D. programs in Public Policy (PPOL), Infrastructure and Environmental Systems (INES), and the Master’s in Urban Design (MUD).
UNC Charlotte is a rapidly growing doctoral-granting urban university located in the largest metropolitan area between Washington DC, and Atlanta. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement campus. Over 29,000 culturally diverse students are currently enrolled at the University. As the largest college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences houses 21 departments in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and military sciences, as well as 25 applied research centers and interdisciplinary programs. It offers eight doctoral degrees, 24 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, and 32 undergraduate degrees.
Job Open Date
05/09/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin
05/09/2023
Proposed Hire Date
08/14/2023
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the Department’s website (http://geoearth.uncc.edu) prior to applying. For additional information, contact Terry Shirley, the Search Committee Chair, at
trshirle@uncc.edu.
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