Assistant Professor

UNC Charlotte, the second largest of the 16 institutions within the University of North Carolina system and the largest university in a dynamic metropolitan area of 2.4 million people, offers broad educational opportunities to over 32,000 students. UNC Charlotte has one of the most diverse student bodies in the UNC System. The College of Arts + Architecture and the Department of Music are committed to actively working towards achieving their strategic goals of community-engaged artistic, performing, and design practices. Charlotte's vibrant cultural community provides many opportunities for faculty and students to regularly interact with nationally and internationally renowned artists.

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 Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

We seek a visionary scholar and educator to join our faculty and collaborate in the development of a strategic new interdisciplinary curriculum focused on the intersection of music, business innovation, and technology. This position is a new investment in the future of creative careers at our institution, which will include collaboration with the College of Arts and Architecture and the Belk College of Business in addition to other relevant technology/arts units. Duties include teaching courses related to music entrepreneurship, technology, and/or industry, and retaining excellent students. Additional duties may be assigned commensurate with the candidate's expertise and the department's curricular, service, and community outreach needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for significant contributions to the field through research and a strong commitment to developing a cohort of entrepreneurially minded students.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Candidates must hold a doctorate in music, have experience in the areas listed above ( ABD considered; terminal degree must be conferred by the contract start date), and have demonstrated success teaching at the college level. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in technology and innovation in the music sector, significant scholarly/creative contributions, effective communication skills, a record of professional activity in music venues, significant research achievement, and demonstration of ancillary benefits to the department in cross-curricular interests and community engagement. Candidates who have demonstrated potential for peer-reviewed publication and research experience are especially desirable.

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Applications must be completed online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (Position 003327), which will include uploading the following:

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by February 23, 2026. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks. Hiring is subject to budget availability. Individuals with questions or who are requesting a disability accommodation in the application process may contact Lisa Newman, Music Department Office Manager, at lnewman@uncc.edu ; phone: 704-687-0262.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.

Hiring subject to budget availability