Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department |
Envir Sciences and Engineering - 463001 |
| Application Deadline |
04/20/2026 |
| Position Type |
Visiting / Part-time Faculty |
| Working Title |
Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Appointment Type |
Adjunct Faculty |
| Position Number |
20052779 |
| Vacancy ID |
F003541 |
| Full-time/Part-time |
Part-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week |
0.01 |
| FTE |
0 |
| Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range |
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| Proposed Start Date |
05/09/2026 |
| Estimated duration of appointment |
2 years |
Position Information
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| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
UNC's more than 100-year-old
ESE Department has an outstanding reputation in part because of seminal contributions made by
ESE research and tenure-track faculty in environmental engineering, environmental modeling, hydrology, and environmental chemistry. The addition of a talented research professor is desired to bolster critical mass in these important areas and provide the leadership needed to mentor students desiring to work in these areas, lead innovation on existing grants, and seeking exciting new directions of discovery in the field. |
| Position Summary |
Primary duties, as needed, include (i) collaborating on research, (ii) preparing articles for publication, (iii) mentoring students, (iv) and guest lecturing in courses as requested.
The successful candidate will have a graduate level education in environmental health sciences with a demonstrated interest/ability in teaching, mentoring and health equity. They will have a documented ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing and an appreciation of the importance of practice and mentoring to the undergraduate and masters student experience. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
PhD in environmental sciences |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
N/A |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
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| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/316193 |
Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title |
Meredith Henderson, HR Team Lead |
| Department Contact Telephone or Email |
mmcnamar@unc.edu |
| Academic Personnel Office Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Academic Personnel Office at
facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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