Director of the Charlotte Core

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 (including lab, studio, or production management) may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.

• Coordinates the implementation of Charlotte Core initiatives across general education courses, departments, and the co-curriculum.
• Oversees the professional development of faculty teaching general education courses and disciplinary courses linked to the Charlotte Core competencies
• Collects and analyzes assessment data related to the Charlotte Core competencies in partnership with the Office of Assessment and Accreditation
• Provides strategic planning and oversight of the communication consultant program
• Supervises SHRA staff
• Supervises graduate students

• Bear the primary responsibility for conceptualizing and implementing Charlotte Core programming, curriculum, and assessment related to the four core competencies (Communication, Critical Thinking, Engagement Across Perspectives, and Quantitative/Data).
• Oversee the Communication Across the Curriculum program, providing strategic vision and administrative oversight.
• Coordinate the implementation of all Charlotte Core learning initiatives across general education courses, academic departments, and the co-curriculum.
• Participate in regular and ongoing strategic planning meetings with the University College Faculty Council (UCFC), the Associate Dean for Curriculum, and the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education.
• Support and lead communication and marketing initiatives for the Charlotte Core.
• Identify and recruit new Charlotte Core partner departments and faculty members

• Oversee the professional development of all faculty teaching general education courses and disciplinary courses linked to the Charlotte Core competencies.
• Conceptualize, develop, and implement training structures, materials (e.g., Canvas sites), and programs to support the Core’s competencies.
• Identify, recruit, and enroll participating faculty in development opportunities.
• Coordinate and lead professional development training and programs, or work with faculty to lead them.
• Coordinate the payment of faculty incentives and stipends (if applicable).

• Teach one general education course in the fall semester
• Teach one general education course in the spring semester

• Collect and analyze assessment data related to the Charlotte Core competencies in partnership with the Office of Assessment and Accreditation.
• Identify assessment needs across all Core initiatives.
• Report results of assessment data to appropriate campus partners (e.g., University College Faculty Council, UGE leadership).

• Provide strategic planning and oversight of the Communication Consultant program.
  • Work with the CxC Program Coordinator to identify program needs, training, and initiatives.
  • Work with the CxC Program Coordinator to develop and carry out viable assessments for the impact of consultants on student learning experiences.
  • Provide training and development for faculty mentors and communicate effectively and frequently with them.
• Supervise SHRA staff (2 full-time employees) and graduate assistants (GTAs).
  • Develop recruitment, application, interview, and evaluation processes for new GTAs.
  • Develop and deliver initial and ongoing training for GTAs.
  • Assign, supervise, and review work for all direct reports.
  • Conduct annual and 6-month performance reviews and approve timesheets.

• Charlotte Core Expertise: 3-5 years of experience teaching within the General Education program at UNC Charlotte.
• Faculty Leadership: Proven track record of leadership in a faculty capacity, such as serving on curriculum committees, chairing departmental tasks forces, or leading faculty peer-mentorship initiatives.

• Pedagogical Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based teaching practices, High-Impact Practices (HIPs), and adult learning principles essential for guiding faculty development.
• Curricular Design: Familiarity with General Education curriculum models and the ability to map course-level outcomes to program-level goals (The Charlotte Core competencies).

• Strategic Planning: Proven experience with strategic planning and policy development within an academic context.
• Assessment Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in the assessment of student learning outcomes, including the ability to interpret data to inform curricular or pedagogical improvements.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with faculty colleagues, department chairs, and campus partners.
• Interpersonal: High level of interpersonal skills required to build collaborative relationships and consensus across a variety of academic departments.
• Technological Proficiency: Experience utilizing instructional or administrative technologies (e.g., Canvas, assessment software) to improve program efficiency or data tracking.