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Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jun 30, 2026

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Screening of applications will begin July 17, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made electronically at jobs.charlotte.edu and include a CV and cover letter with contact information for three references. Final candidates will supply 3 letters of recommendation. Inquiries can be directed to Amanda Pipkin, Chair, Department of History, UNC Charlotte ( apipkin@charlotte.edu). 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.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applications, students, or employees based on any protected status.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	005580
Working Title	Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor
Classification Title	9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty
College	College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)
Department	History
Position Designation	Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per year	9
Primary Purpose of Department	As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 15 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. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest institution within the University of North Carolina system. This past Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled 32,207 students and experienced record growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising eight academic colleges offering 83 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 64 Master's degrees, and 25 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,747 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 185,000 living alumni.
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 History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a visiting assistant teaching professor beginning August 10, 2026. This is a one year, non-renewable position. Within a 4-4 teaching load, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Latin American History that service our curricula in History and Latin American Studies.
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 qualifications: A Ph.D. in History or related field is required at the time of appointment, college-level teaching experience, and a commitment to serving UNC Charlotte students of all backgrounds. The field of specialization is Latin American history. Desired qualifications: We are also interested in candidates with additional expertise and the ability to teach courses in the following fields: Atlantic World/US history before 1865, public history, capitalism studies, or women and gender studies.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
Special Notes to Applicants	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. Screening of applications will begin July 17, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made electronically at jobs.charlotte.edu and include a CV and cover letter with contact information for three references. Final candidates will supply 3 letters of recommendation. Inquiries can be directed to Amanda Pipkin, Chair, Department of History, UNC Charlotte ( apipkin@charlotte.edu). 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. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applications, students, or employees based on any protected status.
Job Open Date	06/30/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin	07/17/2026
Proposed Hire Date	08/10/2026
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date	06/30/2027
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