Lecturer in English

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a Lecturer in English to begin August 2027. This nine-month, non-tenure track position carries a 4/4 teaching load, primarily in composition, with occasional opportunities to teach other general education courses.

Appointment is renewable, contingent on performance and funding, and there are opportunities for promotion to higher non-tenure-track ranks.

Qualifications

• MA in English or related field at time of application.
• Significant experience teaching composition at the post-secondary level.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a dynamic composition program.
• Experience teaching both in person and online.
• Journalism experience or training as a journalism scholar or practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4/4 teaching load primarily in composition.
• Occasional opportunities to teach other general education courses.
• Engage in departmental service and work with first-year and non-major students.

Education

MA in English

Job description

Lecturer in English

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and TheArts - 321 College
Dept/School: English - 32211
Vacancy Number: 16F-795
Position Number: 6298
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Department of English at the University of North CarolinaWilmington invites applications for a lecturer in English to beginAugust 2027.

This is a nine-month non-tenure track position that carries a 4/4teaching load, primarily in composition; there may be occasionalopportunities to teach other general education courses. Appointmentis renewable, contingent upon satisfactory performance,departmental needs, and availability of funding. The universityprovides opportunities for promotion to higher non-tenure- trackranks for eligible instructors.

Lecturers are expected to take an active role in departmentalservice and be enthusiastic about working with first-year andnon-major students. The successful candidate will have significantexperience teaching composition and be ready to contribute to adynamic and innovative program.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• MA in English or a related field (e.g. rhetoric, professionalwriting, journalism) at time of application
• Significant experience teaching composition at thepost-secondary level

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a dynamic and innovativecomposition program
• Experience teaching both in person and online
• Journalism experience or training as a journalism scholar orpractitioner

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The English Department at UNCW is composed of three tracks:Literary and Cultural Studies, Professional Writing, and EnglishEducation. We house BA, BA/MA, and MA programs, as well as aCertificate in Technical Writing and Design, a Post-BaccalaureateCertificate in Science and Medical Writing, and minors in English,Digital Humanities, Journalism, and Linguistics. Faculty membersalso have opportunities to teach as part of interdisciplinaryprograms across campus, including the Honors College. Ourdepartment features the Wentworth Travel Fellowship, an endowmentwhich allows students to travel the world for literaryresearch.

For more information about the English Department, please visit ourwebsite at www.uncw.edu/english.

College/School Information:

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) ishome to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety ofundergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelorof Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts,Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well ascombined bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish andEnglish. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and ResearchCenter and the Academic Resource Center, which offers full-service,professional advising for all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement ofinterdisciplinary minors and post baccalaureate certificatesincluding: Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies,classical studies, conflict management and resolution, emergencyand disaster management, forensic science, Hispanic studies,journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle Eastand Islamic studies, Native American studies, professional writingand publishing, science and medical writing, and women's, gender,and sexuality studies.

The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum thatcomprises UNCW's University Studies Program, through which allundergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and developthe transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-firstcentury. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in itsUniversity Study offerings to nurture creative thinking,intellectual curiosity, and academic integrity in students whileproviding them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosenfields. Graduate programs in the CHSSA are designed to developintellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers inbusiness, industry, government, teaching or for further study atthe doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in theCollege of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of theCHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience as apartof the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examplesinclude faculty-directed research, internships, service learning,and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge studentsto integrate various strands of knowledge and to applythatknowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinarysituations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have thenecessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study,effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College ofHumanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitlessopportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinaryresearch and service while also making a positive societal impact.Come and join our vibrant academic environment that valuesdiscovery, innovation, and creativity.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree programfocused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.

Number of Openings:

Single Incumbent

Position Type:

Permanent

Job Posting Date:

09/28/2026

Job Close Date:

10/26/2026

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidateselected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teachassigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialingrequirements based on official transcripts and other documentationas required.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. The reference contact information you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screeningprocess.