Assistant Professor

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member in the field of Social or Environmental Justice. We invite applications from scholars who have a strong commitment to addressing pressing issues related to social or environmental justice and who can contribute to our college’s strategic focus on socio-economic mobility, migration and diaspora, climate change resilience and impact, and health disparities. Departmental home is open to those departments in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences. We expect to hire at least two positions at the Assistant Professor level with this search.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Teaching: Contribute to the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses in social or environmental justice, with a focus on one or more of the following areas: socio-economic mobility, migration and diaspora, climate change resilience and impact, and health disparities. Workload for pre-tenure and for research intensive faculty is two courses per semester, at all levels from large general education classes to senior/graduate seminars.

Research and Community Engagement: Conduct high-impact research in their area or expertise, leading to publications in reputable academic journals and academic presses. Research should address contemporary challenges in social or environmental justice. In cases where the applicant's home discipline is one where generating external funding is expected, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the potential to secure grants. The position strongly favors candidates with methodological expertise in community engaged research, applied humanities, and/or data science.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty and students from diverse academic backgrounds to promote interdisciplinary scholarship and contribute to the college's mission of fostering a holistic approach to complex social and environmental issues.

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field, in hand by the time of appointment.

(2) Demonstrated expertise and a strong record of research and publication in the field of social or environmental justice, with a preference for candidates specializing in socio-economic mobility, migration and diaspora, climate change resilience and impact, and health disparities.

(3) Strong methodological expertise in one or more of the following areas: community engaged research, participatory action research, applied humanities, related disciplinary methodologies, and/or data science.

(4) Commitment to engaging with multicultural communities and addressing real-world social and environmental justice challenges.

(5) Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate levels, including the ability to mentor UNC Charlotte’s students from different backgrounds and experiences. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage students of different ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities, helping to remove barriers in order to ensure the success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

(6) A proven track record or the potential to secure external research funding if the field is appropriate.

As an EOE/AA Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte values diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.