Temporary Faculty (CHSSA) - Humanities | Academic Year

Posting Details

Posting Details


Department
College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts (Faculty Pool)


Vacancy Number
TE129FAC


Working Title
Temporary Faculty (CHSSA) - Humanities | Academic Year 2026-2027


Job Title
Temporary Faculty


Job Category
Faculty/Teaching


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 Humanities departments and disciplines:

• Communication Studies
• English
• Interdisciplinary Studies /Women's and Gender Studies
• History
• Philosophy and Religion
• World Languages and Cultures

The academic year 2026-2027 includes:

• Summer 2026
• Fall 2026
• Spring 2027

Temporary/Part-time faculty are expected to:

• Communicate in a timely manner with department chairs, program coordinators, staff, and students
• Respond to course-related student issues, including timely grading and during the post-instructional period
• Comply with institutional and program expectations and policies

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


The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts is a cornerstone in the university's pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, artistic achievement and service. The college educates students for lives of personal, civic and professional fulfillment and advances knowledge and creativity through the humanities, social sciences, and the arts. The 16 departments within the college consist of Anthropology, Art & Art History, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, English, Film Studies, Graduate Liberal Studies, History, International Studies, Music, Philosophy & Religion, Public & International Affairs, Sociology & Criminology, Theatre, Gender Studies and Research Center, World Languages and Cultures.

University Information


The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 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 first 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.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

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 Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date
04/01/2026


Job Closing Date
03/31/2027


EEO Statement


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.

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


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