The Department of Psychology at University of North Carolina-Charlotte invites applications for Assistant Professor in Community Psychology, tenure track, to begin August, 2008.  The Department’s highest priority for this position is to hire a faculty member trained in Community Psychology who can contribute to the Community Health track of its new Health Psychology doctoral program.  Required qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in Psychology; a promising program of research relevant to health (broadly defined) with potential for distinguished research productivity; interest in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and the motivation to foster inclusiveness in the classroom and student mentoring. 

International Studies is seeking a full time Lecturer beginning August 2008.  This is a three year, renewable non-tenure track position. Requirements for the position include:  1) a Master’s degree in International Relations or a related discipline, although a Ph. D. is preferred; 2) prior teaching experience at the college level; 3) an ability to teach in a diverse classroom; 4) a commitment to student-centered multidisciplinary education.

International Studies is an interdisciplinary program in the College of Arts and Sciences which emphasizes multiple approaches to the field. Teaching responsibilities will include the introductory core course and the capstone Senior Seminar, as well as existing or new courses that would apply to the program’s global and/or area studies requirements.  The position also involves significant administrative and advising responsibilities in support of the Director of International Studies.  The person hired will have a dual appointment in International Studies and Political Science or another academic department within the College of Arts and Sciences that is commensurate with his or her academic credentials.

The Department of Anthropology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, invites applications for a full-time lecturer, beginning August 2008.  This is a three-year, renewable, non-tenure-track position, focusing on teaching and advising undergraduate students.  Teaching responsibilities will include 4 courses per semester, including a four-field Introduction to Anthropology and electives.  Area of specialization is open but ability to teach in more than one subfield and/or experience in applied anthropology is advantageous. M.A. in Anthropology is required; Ph.D. in Anthropology is preferred.  Candidates should demonstrate prior undergraduate teaching experience, an interest in teaching a diverse student population, and a commitment to holistic anthropology.

The Philosophy Department invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor, beginning August 2008.  We are interested in scholars working in Philosophy of Technology (e.g., ethics/politics of emerging technologies) OR Engineering Ethics (e.g., in connection with environmental ethics and public policy).  We have an alliance with the College of Computing and Informatics (for ethics and critical thinking, as well as philosophy of mind and aesthetic computing) and we are developing a similar alliance with the Lee College of Engineering (in line with the NSF Program for Ethics in Engineering and Science).

Teaching load: two courses per semester, undergraduate and graduate.  Teaching experience required; Ph.D. required; publication appropriate to rank.  Research and service interests should enhance our ability to pursue external grants.

Applications are invited from individuals in any disciplinary tradition whose teaching and research demonstrate a commitment to Africana Studies as an interdisciplinary enterprise and whose vision of the field embraces the study of all facets of Africa and the African Diaspora.   Candidates should have 1) a doctoral degree, 2) an active research agenda in an appropriate field, 3) credentials and experience appropriate for a senior level appointment at UNC Charlotte, preferably as a full professor, 4) administrative experience that demonstrates their potential for success as a department chair, 5) interest in community outreach.  A record of success in securing program-related funding is highly desirable.  The selected candidate will need to have the ability to lead an interdisciplinary program consisting of both core and affiliated faculty, to integrate the department’s faculty and programs into the mission of the college, and to work productively in the community.  For more information about the position and program please visit our website: www.africana.uncc.edu.

UNC Charlotte strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Therefore, we celebrate diversity that includes, but is not limited to ability/disability, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. AA/EOE.

For consideration, apply online at https://jobs.uncc.edu with a letter of interest, vita, and the names of three referees.  Screening of applications will begin 16 November 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.  For more information please contact the chair of the search committee, Jurgen Buchenau, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Philosophy Department invites applications for a full-time (non-tenure-rack) Lecturer, beginning August 2008.  The areas of specialization are logic and critical thinking: online logic courses for on- and off-campus students and regular critical thinking courses for computer science and engineering (as well as philosophy) students.  This position combines teaching with programming and administrative responsibilities connected to the development and maintenance of the online courses.

Teaching load: 2-3 courses per semester, undergraduate (graduate possible).  Teaching experience required; Ph.D. required; evidence of currency in the field (logic, critical thinking, programming, online pedagogy).