Professor Jobs in North Carolina
Professor jobs in North Carolina are concentrated in the Research Triangle, Charlotte, and Greensboro, where the University of North Carolina System, Duke University, and Wake Forest University anchor sustained faculty hiring. Demand is strongest in STEM fields, business, nursing, and education, with openings ranging from visiting instructor to tenured full professor. North Carolina's density of research universities and community colleges makes it one of the more active academic hiring markets in the Southeast. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
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Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CIED) in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a nine-month Teaching Assistant Professor of Elementary STEM Education, beginning August 16, 2027. This full-time, non-tenure track position will support undergraduate and graduate programs in elementary education, including the STEM education concentration within the Masters of Arts in Teaching program in Elementary Education and the K-6 STEM graduate certificate. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of faculty in a department recognized for excellence in teaching, research, faculty development, and student success. CIED faculty engage in integrated STEM education with established partnerships with local school and community organizations, including Scott Family Amazeum and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, to support field-based experiences, outreach initiatives, and collaborative STEM programming. Opportunities for community-based service include participation in STEM nights, teacher professional development, and statewide STEM initiatives.
The successful candidate will play a central role in preparing future elementary teachers to design and implement integrated STEM instruction that meaningfully connects science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as other core disciplines. Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a focus on integrated STEM methods, elementary math education, engineering and technology education, and hands-on, project-based learning experiences. The candidate will be expected to facilitate highly interactive, integrated, design-based coursework in which students develop technical competencies using various tools. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and advising students; contributing to course and curriculum development aligned with state and national STEM standards; and supporting the continued growth of the elementary education program.
Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, Integrated STEM Education, Elementary Math Education, Engineering Education, or a closely related field conferred by the start of employment
Evidence of and/or promise of highly effective teaching in university-level coursework related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
Evidence of productive service and/or potential to actively contribute to service to the program, department, institution, and profession related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
Potential to earn recognition from peers as demonstrated through professional practice, service to professional organizations, outreach, and/or curriculum development related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education in elementary settings
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience designing and facilitating hands-on, project-based learning environments
Demonstrated ability to integrate STEM instruction in elementary content and design developmentally appropriate, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Demonstrated evidence of experience with learning projects with elementary engineering and technology integration, including tools such as 3D modeling, fabrication technologies, or makerspace environments
Experience working with or building community-based partnerships with schools and other community STEM organizations such as museums
Experience supporting pre-service teachers through clinical practice, field experiences, or mentoring
Evidence of engagement in scholarship of teaching and learning, practitioner-focused publications, or STEM education outreach
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Associate Professor
vcarter@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesCurrent University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Academic Term (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CIED) in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a nine-month Teaching Assistant Professor of Elementary STEM Education, beginning August 16, 2027. This full-time, non-tenure track position will support undergraduate and graduate programs in elementary education, including the STEM education concentration within the Masters of Arts in Teaching program in Elementary Education and the K-6 STEM graduate certificate. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of faculty in a department recognized for excellence in teaching, research, faculty development, and student success. CIED faculty engage in integrated STEM education with established partnerships with local school and community organizations, including Scott Family Amazeum and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, to support field-based experiences, outreach initiatives, and collaborative STEM programming. Opportunities for community-based service include participation in STEM nights, teacher professional development, and statewide STEM initiatives.
The successful candidate will play a central role in preparing future elementary teachers to design and implement integrated STEM instruction that meaningfully connects science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as other core disciplines. Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a focus on integrated STEM methods, elementary math education, engineering and technology education, and hands-on, project-based learning experiences. The candidate will be expected to facilitate highly interactive, integrated, design-based coursework in which students develop technical competencies using various tools. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and advising students; contributing to course and curriculum development aligned with state and national STEM standards; and supporting the continued growth of the elementary education program.
Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment. This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, Integrated STEM Education, Elementary Math Education, Engineering Education, or a closely related field conferred by the start of employment
Evidence of and/or promise of highly effective teaching in university-level coursework related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
Evidence of productive service and/or potential to actively contribute to service to the program, department, institution, and profession related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education
Potential to earn recognition from peers as demonstrated through professional practice, service to professional organizations, outreach, and/or curriculum development related to elementary integrated STEM education, elementary mathematics education, and/or technology and engineering education in elementary settings
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience designing and facilitating hands-on, project-based learning environments
Demonstrated ability to integrate STEM instruction in elementary content and design developmentally appropriate, interdisciplinary learning experiences.
Demonstrated evidence of experience with learning projects with elementary engineering and technology integration, including tools such as 3D modeling, fabrication technologies, or makerspace environments
Experience working with or building community-based partnerships with schools and other community STEM organizations such as museums
Experience supporting pre-service teachers through clinical practice, field experiences, or mentoring
Evidence of engagement in scholarship of teaching and learning, practitioner-focused publications, or STEM education outreach
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Associate Professor
vcarter@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
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Professor Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Arkansas31
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill18
- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University16
- East Carolina University14
- North Carolina State University11
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professor jobs across North Carolina.
- Terminal degree in the relevant field required by the North Carolina institution
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research or creative scholarly work
- Prior college or university teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Ability to advise graduate students and serve on departmental committees
- Experience with curriculum development and accreditation reporting processes
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard
Professor Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a professor in North Carolina?
To become a professor in North Carolina, you typically need a terminal degree, most often a doctorate, in the field you intend to teach. North Carolina does not require a state-issued teaching license for college faculty, though instructors in professional programs such as nursing or law must hold the relevant state credential. Most four-year institutions require a completed dissertation and evidence of scholarly activity, while community colleges within the North Carolina Community College System may accept a master's degree plus industry experience for career and technical fields.
Which companies hire professors in North Carolina?
Employers hiring professors in North Carolina right now include University of Arkansas, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. North Carolina's high concentration of research universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges across the Research Triangle, Triad, and Charlotte regions means faculty openings appear throughout the year across a wide range of disciplines.
Which North Carolina cities have the most professor jobs?
The cities with the most professor openings in North Carolina are Fayetteville, Greensboro, and Chapel Hill. The Research Triangle anchors the largest share of listings because of the density of major research universities and community colleges in that corridor, while Charlotte's growth as a regional education hub and Greensboro's cluster of historically Black colleges and universities drive hiring in those markets.
Are there remote professor jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and they are more common in North Carolina than in many other fields. About 19% of professor openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the state's investment in online and hybrid degree programs across its university and community college systems. Fully remote positions are most prevalent in general education courses, writing, business, and graduate-level programs where synchronous instruction is optional.
How can I get hired as a professor in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an adjunct or visiting instructor role, which most North Carolina institutions use to evaluate new faculty before offering full-time appointments. The North Carolina Community College System regularly hires adjuncts in high-demand areas like healthcare, information technology, and early childhood education, and those positions often convert to lecturer or instructor lines. Completing a teaching practicum during a doctoral program, building a portfolio of syllabi and assessments, and obtaining any relevant professional licensure in fields like nursing or counseling strengthens a candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to professor jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to professor jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to see roles that match your discipline, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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