Part-Time Adjunct Faculty in I​/O Psychology; Org Development

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty in I/O Psychology (Org Development) Position Information

Position Number: EPTF
50

Working Title:

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty in I/O Psychology (Org Development)

Division:
Academic Affairs

Department:
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)

Work Unit:
Psychological Science

Work Location:

Center City Campus

Vacancy Open To:
All Candidates

Position Designation:
Adjunct / Part-Time Faculty

Employment Type:

Temporary - Part-time

Hours per week:
Varies

Work Schedule:

Varies

Pay Rate:
Pay Rate varies

Minimum Experience/

Education:

Faculty teaching undergraduate courses: doctorate or master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline. Faculty teaching graduate courses: earned doctorate / terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in the discipline. Skill requirements:

• Knowledge of specific techniques for identifying need for organizational change readiness for change and implementing change
• Ability to diagnose, design, deploy, and evaluate change programs in organizations
• Skill in diagnosing characteristics needed and roles of individuals in the organizational change process
• Knowledge of process models of organizational change
• Personal and team leadership skills
• Ability to utilize Zoom and Canvas for online learning, if needed

UNC Charlotte also considers competence, effectiveness, and capacity, including, as appropriate, undergraduate and graduate degrees, related work experiences in the field, professional licensure and certifications, honors and awards, continuous documented excellence in teaching, or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes.

Preferred M.A. or Ph.D. in I/O Psychology plus 5 or more years of work experience in organizational strategy, change, effectiveness, and/or leader development OR Preferred M.B.A. or M.A. or M.S. in Human Resources plus 15 or more years of Human Resources experience, including organizational change, and graduate level teaching experience.

UNC Charlotte is accepting applications for adjunct or part-time faculty. These positions are temporary and usually involve teaching a particular course or courses for a particular semester. These positions are temporary and do not accrue benefits. This advanced course will provide students with an understanding of organizational development and change, including a set of tools for leading change. The focus of the course is about the use of tools, approaches and practices to enable organizational improvements leading to the creation of sustainable performance through the engagement and collaboration of people.

A critical component will be on leading change from within organizations and understanding the significance of the individual in the change process. Readings consist of articles and chapters written by leading change consultants and academics specializing in organizational development and change. Through readings, assignments and class discussions, we will address organizational change issues such as how to create urgency for change, how to create and communicate a vision, overcoming resistance to change, balancing the business impact, people influence with all implementation plans, living with continuous change, and designing organizational practices to support change.

Responsibilities could include:
Developing and/or updating course syllabus, preparation of lectures, projects, or other student assignments, meeting all designated class periods, maintaining…