Clinical Professor & NC Economic Impact Center Director

Clinical Professor & NC Economic Impact Center Director

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Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number

Working Title

Working Title Clinical Professor & NC Economic Impact Center Director

Classification Title

College

College College of Business (Col)

Department

Department Economics

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 Economics, one of six academic departments in the Belk College of Business, has a strong core of applied quantitative and econometric researchers investigating economic, business, and social policies. Our programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels contain many courses that develop and apply these analytical skills that prepare students for the workplace and further study.

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

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 this position conducts research, 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 Department of Economics in the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte is seeking to fill a Clinical Professor position. The position involves both teaching and administrative responsibilities as Director of the newly established North Carolina Economic Impact Center. The candidate will be on a reduced teaching load of four sections during the academic year due to the Director duties. Specific courses taught will be determined in consultation with the Department Chair.
The Director of the North Carolina Economic Impact Center will be responsible for administrative oversight of the Center. The primary purpose of the Center is to engage with industry and community leaders in the greater Charlotte region and conduct economic analyses by securing external funding.
Responsibilities for this position include sufficient academic and/or other professional activities to meet the Belk College Faculty Qualification Standards. Will also engage in appropriate service activities in the Department, College, University and Charlotte community.
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

PhD in Economics or related field. At least five years of experience at an executive level providing economic analysis of business or government policy. Demonstrated knowledge of economic impacts on the Charlotte, North Carolina, or greater Carolinas region.

Necessary Licenses/Certifications

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/31/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 01/04/2027

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Contact Information

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