NTT Open Rank

The Ishwar Aggarwal Department of Physics and Optical Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a non-tenure track, 9-month, full-time open rank teaching professor position, with an expected start date of August 11, 2027. Candidates will be hired at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Teaching Professor depending on their education and experience. 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 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.

If conducting or supporting research is an element of the work required in this position, then the following statement is applicable: 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.

The department supports BA, BS, MS, and PhD programs with a diverse body of faculty and students and prides itself on student hands-on training. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Ishwar Aggarwal Department of Physics and Optical Science through participation in the development/implementation of undergraduate curricula.

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

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.

The applicant will possess a Ph.D. in an area of Physics or related discipline.

Required Qualifications: The applicant will possess a Ph.D. in an area of Physics or related discipline. Prior teaching experience or potential for employing best practices in classroom pedagogy is necessary. A candidate should have a strong commitment to fostering the success of students with varying learning styles and academic backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications: 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.

The Klein College of Science drives excellence in research, education, and community engagement to shape scientific discovery and cultivate global leaders. As one of UNC Charlotte's newest colleges, it unites four dynamic academic departments-Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, and the Ishwar Aggarwal Department of Physics and Optical Science-with the Botanical Gardens, interdisciplinary research centers, and innovative programs. We combine state-of-the-art resources with a highly collaborative environment, empowering faculty to push the boundaries of research, deliver transformative learning experiences, and partner with leaders across the Charlotte region and beyond.

Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.charlotte.edu, position number: #006696. Please provide a complete curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts (unofficial copies), 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 December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries, please contact Christopher Gerardy (cgerardy@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 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.

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.