Teaching Assistant Professor

The Department of Applied Physical Sciences (APS, which will be renamed to Applied Sciences and Engineering effective Fall 2027) at the University of North Carolina invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor (TAP). This position is a 3-year, 9-month, permanent, fixed-term faculty appointment. The individual in the position will be evaluated annually for teaching and service.

APS has developed an innovative, general engineering undergraduate major with tracks in materials engineering and environmental engineering. The APS program capitalizes on the strengths of UNC in the liberal arts to train students to address the complex, interdisciplinary challenges of today. We seek a dynamic educator who will thrive in this innovative environment and is prepared to design, improve upon, and teach undergraduate courses using pedagogy informed by engineering education research. The successful candidate will join a cohesive and innovative group of faculty who are dedicated to teaching excellence.

The TAP will teach three classes per semester including first year classes, engineering foundations courses, and upper-level electives. The TAP will also be expected to provide service to the department by working with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to support the implementation of the new undergraduate program. This could include the development of one or more of the following: an assessment plan, peer teaching oversight, faculty mentoring, and undergraduate laboratory activities. There could be opportunities to teach summer school classes.

A PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Sciences, Engineering Education or a related field is required. Candidates with demonstrated experience in innovative and evidence-based teaching methods will be considered most competitive, including the following: prior teaching in engineering courses, especially materials engineering; industry-education relations; teaching which is responsive to developing artificial intelligence tools.

Applications will only be accepted online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326763. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a teaching statement. Applicants are required to identify the names, titles, email addresses and phone numbers of three professional references when applying. Each reference provider will be contacted to upload their letter of support. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1st, 2026.

Questions should be directed to: Richard Goldberg, Chair, Applied Physical Sciences Search Committee, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3050; aps_tap_search@unc.edu.