Lecturer
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Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
001365 |
| Working Title |
Lecturer |
| Classification Title |
9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty |
| College |
Col of Arts & Architecture (Col) |
| Department |
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| Position Designation |
Faculty |
| Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per year |
9 |
| Primary Purpose of Department |
The Department of Art & Art History empowers students to expand their vision through study and practice in Art, Design, Art History, and Art Education. We foster innovative studio practices, scholarship, and arts-based teaching. We affirm that art and visual culture are essential to our students, university, communities, and future. The Department currently offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Art History, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Art with seven concentrations including Art Education. A minor in Art History and an Honors Program in Art History are also offered.
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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 Art & Art History is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Art Education. The candidate will be an innovative educator with a background in visual arts who will contribute to the department's B.F.A in Art, concentration in Art Education; and the School of Professional Studies' Graduate Certificate in Education, concentration in Art Education. Both concentrations result in K-12 Licensure. The successful candidate will teach art education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, and service on some Department, College, and University committees. Assigned courses include both online and face-to-face classes. Duties may include supervision and observation of Student Teacher internship candidates, and teaching courses such as: Integrating Art Across the Curriculum, Elementary or Secondary Methods, and Artists as Teachers.
The Art Education concentrations prepare teacher candidates to be leaders in varied educational communities through a rigorous professional curriculum that fosters a love of teaching and learning, understanding of learner-centered needs, and mastery of studio/classroom best practices. Art Education faculty work closely with colleagues in the studio concentrations; Arts Education faculty, Art History program; University Galleries; and College of Education.
Minimum Required Education/Experience Requirements:
- Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education in relevant education or art education field along with professional work experience in K-12 classrooms.
- Current North Carolina K12 Teaching License in Art, Teaching License in Art in another state, or qualified to become licensed in NC.
- Demonstrated ability to use technology and digital media to support teaching.
- Critical competence in some forms of visual art studio practice.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor art teachers through observation, feedback, and coaching.
Hiring is subject to budget availability. |
| 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 |
Preferred Qualifications:
- A terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Three years of successful Visual Arts teaching in K-12 settings.
- Confident leadership and communication skills, with ability to work collaboratively.
- Command of pedagogical practices in art and design teaching and learning, especially for children and youth. Experience with contemporary issues in education.
- Experience with practicum and clinical teaching supervision.
- Familiarity with state standards governing teacher education programs and teacher licensure.
- Ability to work supportively with students, faculty, staff, clinical educators, and alumni in the maintenance and development of a professional learning community.
- Knowledge of edTPA and CPAST instruments for teacher candidate assessment will be helpful.
- Knowledge of contemporary art and art history.
- An understanding of classroom teaching as both practice and research.
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| Necessary Licenses/Certifications |
- Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education in relevant education or art education field along with professional work experience in K-12 classrooms.
- Current North Carolina K12 Teaching License in Art, Teaching License in Art in another state, or qualified to become licensed in NC.
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
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| Job Open Date |
10/20/2025 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Date Review of Applications will Begin |
11/03/2025 |
| Proposed Hire Date |
08/16/2026 |
| If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date |
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| Contact Information |
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Oct 20, 2025