What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer position at UNC Charlotte?
The mission is to prepare competent social workers and promote community well-being and advocacy through teaching, scholarship, and service with special attention to vulnerable populations.
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
Essential duties and responsibilities include 1) teaching, advising, curriculum and instructional development, and 2) service to the University, the public, and the profession.
The responsibilities will include: teaching in the BSW and MSW Programs; articulating a service agenda to the University, public, and profession that builds on one’s professional expertise; serving as a member in the governance of the University, relevant professional organizations, and community organizations.
Relevant professional licenses or certifications are in good standing.
The candidate demonstrates capacity for sustained contributions in teaching and service.
The responsibilities will include: teaching in the BSW and MSW Programs; articulating a service agenda to the University, public, and profession that builds on one’s professional expertise; serving as a member in the governance of the University, relevant professional organizations, and community organizations.
Relevant professional licenses or certifications are in good standing.
The candidate demonstrates capacity for sustained contributions in teaching and service.
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: An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with a minimum of 3 years of post-MSW practice experience. Candidates must possess higher education teaching experience and demonstrated excellence in instruction of social work courses (at BSW, MSW, or doctoral levels). Candidates must demonstrate the ability to contribute to the School of Social Work’s mission and vision.
Preferred: An LCSW in NC (or eligibility through comity with another state) or a doctorate in social work or a related field is welcome; teaching experience in higher education and distance education experience; Strongly prefer both online and in-person teaching experience in social work higher education; Experience in curriculum design and development.
Preferred: An LCSW in NC (or eligibility through comity with another state) or a doctorate in social work or a related field is welcome; teaching experience in higher education and distance education experience; Strongly prefer both online and in-person teaching experience in social work higher education; Experience in curriculum design and development.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
NA
Special Notes to Applicants
Applications must be submitted electronically at
https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/66597 (004813) and must include:
a) A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, including your ability to contribute to the School of Social Work’s mission and vision, social work practice experience, teaching experience (including online teaching), demonstrated commitment to service (professional, university, school/unit, community), and teaching philosophy
a) A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, including your ability to contribute to the School of Social Work’s mission and vision, social work practice experience, teaching experience (including online teaching), demonstrated commitment to service (professional, university, school/unit, community), and teaching philosophy
b) A current CV
c) One document that includes: two teaching evaluations (quantitative results and qualitative comments) demonstrating teaching excellence and/or progressive improvement in teaching competencies
d) A list of three references with contact information
If you have questions, contact the search committee chair, Kris Taylor, at sswsearch@charlotte.edu for clarification or information. Review of applicants will begin after March 6, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
The finalist 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
Hiring is subject to budget availability
If you have questions, contact the search committee chair, Kris Taylor, at sswsearch@charlotte.edu for clarification or information. Review of applicants will begin after March 6, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
The finalist 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
Hiring is subject to budget availability
Job Open Date
03/05/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin
03/06/2026
Proposed Hire Date
08/10/2026
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
If you have questions, contact the search committee chair, Mrs. Kris Taylor, at our search committee email address sswsearch@charlotte.edu for clarification or information.