University of North Carolina Wilmington

Temporary Faculty (CHSSA) - Social Sciences Academic Year 2026-2027

Location
Wilmington, NC
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
April 12, 2026

About this position

Temporary Faculty (CHSSA) - Social Sciences Academic Year 2026-2027 University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. Department: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts (Faculty Pool) Vacancy Number: TE128FAC Temp Position Type: Job Category: Faculty/Teaching FLSA for Position: Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts is seeking temporary/part-time faculty, for the academic year 2026-2027, with the ability to teach in one or more of the following Social Sciences departments and disciplines: Anthropology International Studies Public and International Affairs Sociology and Criminology The academic year 2026-2027 includes: Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Undergraduate course teaching: Masters degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Graduate course teaching: Terminal degree in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Those with equivalent verifiable professional experience, certifications, and licensures in the discipline may also be considered. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Required Certifications or Licensure: Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: College/School Information: Work Hours: Work Days: Hours Per Week: Type of Position: Anticipated Hiring Range: Special Instructions to Applicants: Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. Job Posting Date: 04/01/2026 Job Closing Date: 3/31/2027 Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Number of Openings: Multi-Positions To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39107 UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. jeid-067333d60c5150439696ca09fc1e38a2

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