Lecturer

Position Information

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

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.

General Information

Position Number

Position Number 003716

Working Title

Classification Title

College

College College of Health & Human Svc (Col)

Department

Department Public Health & Health Administration

Position Designation

Position Designation Faculty

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

Months per year

Months per year 9

Primary Purpose of Department

The Department of Public Health and Health Administration ( PHHA ) is committed to advance health by fostering innovative teaching and learning, generating evidence-based research, and engaging communities in meaningful ways. PHHA’s mission is to prepare students and scholars to lead impactful public health initiatives, expand access to quality care, and contribute to healthier outcomes for populations. The Department consists of 30 full-time faculty serving approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 200 graduate students.

The Department of Public Health and Health Administration has extensive ties with local, regional, and global health departments, health care systems, and other community partners. In addition to our CEPH -accredited BSPH , MPH and PhD degree programs; we offer a BS in Health Systems Management, and a CAHME -accredited MHA program; and we collaborate with the School of Data Science in the delivery of an MS in Health Informatics and Analytics. The Department is a member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health ( ASPPH ) and the Association of University Programs in Health Administration ( AUPHA ).The Department houses the Violence Prevention Center and the Charlotte Maternal & Child Health Workgroup , and has strengths in the areas of aging, HIV /sexual health, maternal and child health, mental health, violence prevention, physical activity, food and nutrition, and chronic disease. The Department is housed in the College of Health and Human Services, which also includes the Department of Applied Physiology, Health and Clinical Sciences; the School of Nursing; and the School of Social Work.

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.

If conducting or supporting research is an element of the work required in this position, then the following statement is applicable: This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate degree program, (teaching, and service).

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

Eligible candidates must have a Master degree in Healthcare Administration ( MHA ) or similar field by August 2027. Applicants must be eligible for appointment at the rank of lecturer in the Department of Public Health and Health Administration. Full-time lecturer candidates are expected to present evidence of promise for contributing to the Department’s teaching and service. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor degree in a healthcare-related field and/or healthcare administration practice experience. The extent to which the candidate can contribute to the mission and vision of the Department will be considered. Candidates from all areas of health administration and health systems management will be considered. Applicants with teaching experience in quality management, decision analysis, and data analytics are particularly encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates with undergraduate teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to public health workforce development.

Special Notes to Applicants

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

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.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/30/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Date Review of Applications will Begin

Date Review of Applications will Begin 10/19/2026

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 08/16/2027

If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

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