"Teaching Assistant Professor"

Details

• Posted: 17-Jan-26
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Categories: Academic/Faculty, Engineering
• Internal Number: 65886
• Position Number: 004470 and 001722
• Department: College of Engineering (Col)
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Months Per Year: 9

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.