Teaching Assistant Professor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants are required to submit the following documents for Positions 004470 / 001722:
- One-page letter of interest.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Statement of teaching and research interests (up to three pages).
- Contact information for at least three references.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the program's website or contact the chair of the Search Committee Professor Terry Xu (
ttxu@charlotte.edu), with further questions. Please review the full job description at
jobs.charlote.edu (position number 004470 or 001722) for additional information, expectations, and requirements.
Interviews are expected to begin in March 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The candidates selected for the two positions will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned, and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Hiring is subject to budget availability
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
004470 and 001722 |
| Working Title |
Teaching Assistant Professor |
| Classification Title |
9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty |
| College |
College of Engineering (Col) |
| Department |
Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science |
| Position Designation |
Faculty |
| Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per year |
9 |
| Primary Purpose of Department |
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science department is the largest department within the William States Lee College of Engineering, staffed by 51 full-time faculty members and 15 staff members who serve over 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students. There are six active
NSF
CAREER awardees, and faculty are recognized as Fellows of leading professional societies. The Department is internationally recognized for research programs in advanced manufacturing, precision metrology, battery research, motorsports/automotive engineering, energy, aerospace, dynamics & controls, mechanics & materials, and bioengineering. The Department is home to the Center for Precision Metrology (
CPM) and the Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle and Electrification Research Center (
BATT
CAVE), and offers undergraduate concentrations in Aerospace, Biomedical, Energy, Motorsports and Precision Engineering & Metrology. The College of Engineering is leading initiatives in several strategic areas for the university, including Advanced Manufacturing and Metrology, Transformational Energy, Transportation and Advanced Mobility, and Smart and Sustainable Cities.
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| 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 Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science (
MEES) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (
UNC Charlotte) is currently seeking candidates for two 9-month non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor positions (004470 and 001722) with an expected start date of August 2026. We seek outstanding candidates with demonstrated expertise and teaching experience in one or more of the following or related areas:
- Mechatronics and robotics
- Design-build and project-based courses
- Computer-aided and AI-enabled design
- Mechanics and thermofluids
Successful candidates will play a central role in the department's undergraduate teaching mission, including mentoring students, supporting career exploration, and contributing to hands-on, experiential, adaptive, and AI-enabled learning. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation activities, program assessment, and service to the Department, College, and University as needed. |
| 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 |
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline by the start of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience in mechanical engineering.
- Potential for or evidence of laboratory development, senior design projects mentoring, large classes teaching, or experiential learning.
- Potential for or evidence of effective online or hybrid teaching.
- Experience in or promise for student mentoring/advising.
- Ability to engage with professional societies and industry partners, and/or collaborate with community partners.
- Licensed Professional Engineering (PE) designation.
|
| Necessary Licenses/Certifications |
Licensed Professional Engineering (PE) designation preferred but not required. |
| Special Notes to Applicants |
Applicants are required to submit the following documents for Positions 004470 / 001722:
- One-page letter of interest.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Statement of teaching and research interests (up to three pages).
- Contact information for at least three references.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the program's website or contact the chair of the Search Committee Professor Terry Xu (
ttxu@charlotte.edu), with further questions. Please review the full job description at
jobs.charlote.edu (position number 004470 or 001722) for additional information, expectations, and requirements.
Interviews are expected to begin in March 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The candidates selected for the two positions will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned, and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Hiring is subject to budget availability
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| Job Open Date |
01/15/2026 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Date Review of Applications will Begin |
02/23/2026 |
| Proposed Hire Date |
08/10/2026 |
| If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date |
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| Contact Information |
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Posting Specific Questions
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
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- Another Website
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Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Statement of Research, Teaching & Leadership
- Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
- Other Document
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Jan 15, 2026