Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for an an 9-month non-tenure-track Lecturer position in Interdisciplinary Studies to begin August 2027. The role involves teaching a 4:4 load of core online courses plus one course in your area of expertise across six concentration tracks, aligning with program objectives and student success.

The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement of online delivery and engage in service to the university.

Qualifications

• MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, or another inherently interdisciplinary discipline at time of application
• At least three years of meaningful experience teaching online, asynchronous, interdisciplinary courses at the University level
• At least three years of direct experience working with adult learners
• Commitment to an authentic student experience in an online, asynchronous environment

Responsibilities

• Teach online core courses and one course in candidate's area of expertise across six concentration tracks
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for core courses to meet student needs
• Be an active university member through service and departmental engagement

Skills

Online teaching

Adult learners

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MA in Interdisciplinary Studies

PhD (preferred) in Interdisciplinary Studies

Job description

Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and TheArts - 321 College

Dept/School: Interdisciplinary Studies - 30340

Vacancy Number: 16F-823

Position Number: 707

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position: Interdisciplinary Studies Programs at the University of NorthCarolina Wilmington invites applications for a position as anine-month non-tenure-track lecturer to begin August 2027.

This position carries a 4:4 teaching load, comprised of the coreclasses in the program as well as one course in the successfulcandidate's area of expertise, which must align with one of the sixconcentration tracks in the program. The six concentration tracksinclude: Enterprise and Economy; Global Challenges and Problems;Justice, Social Institutions, and Human Behavior; ArtificialIntelligence and Technology in the Arts and Sciences;Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities and Human Wellbeing.

All core courses for IDS are taught online in both traditional andaccelerated formats. The successful candidate will lead continuousimprovement efforts to the core courses to meet studentneeds.

In addition, the successful candidate will be an active member ofthe university through service and departmental engagement.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, or anotherinherently interdisciplinary discipline at time of application
• At least three years of meaningful experience teaching online,asynchronous, interdisciplinary courses at the Universitylevel
• At least three years of direct experience working with adultlearners
• Commitment to an authentic student experience in an online,asynchronous environment

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &Experience:

• PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, or otherinherently interdisciplinary discipline
• Experience teaching in an accelerated format

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Primary Function of Organizational Unit: Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in the College of Humanities,Social Sciences, and the Arts houses the Interdisciplinary BA andMA programs, the Gender Studies Research Center, and is a hub forthe Interdisciplinary Minors in the College. The unit workscollaboratively to align priorities around student success.

The IDS BA degree is a rapidly growing major with close to 200majors across modalities. Students take three common core classes,have three additional core competencies in Critical Reasoning,Intellectual Inquiry, and Global Perspectives, and then choose fromone of six concentration tracks in courses across the University.The six concentration tracks include: Enterprise and Economy;Global Challenges and Problems; Justice, Social Institutions, andHuman Behavior; Artificial Intelligence and Technology in the Artsand Sciences; Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities; and HumanWellbeing.

We have recently launched the program in an asynchronous onlineaccelerated modality where we emphasize authentic student-facultyengagement for adult learners. The primary driver for the IDSdegree is to reduce barriers to high-quality, career-relevanteducation by embracing the range of experiences of our students. Wesupport flexible pathways to graduation through curriculum andmodality, always with the student experience in mind.

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. CHSSA also houses the Interdisciplinary Studiesprogram(s), Gender Studies and Research Center and the AcademicResource Center, which offers full-service, professional advisingfor all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinaryminors and post baccalauteate certificates including: Africanastudies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies,conflict management and resolution, emergency and disastermanagement, forensic science, Hispanic studies, journalism, LatinAmerican studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamicstudies, Native American studies, professional writing andpublishing, science and medical writing, and women's, gender, andsexuality studies.

CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprisesUNCW's University Studies Program, through which all undergraduatesgain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferableskills essential for life in the twenty-first century. CHSSAstrives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Studyofferings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, andacademic integrity in students while providing them with a solidfoundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programsin CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and toprepare the student for careers in business, industry, government,teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in CHSSA.Each of CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experienceas a part of 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 apply thatknowledge 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. CHSSA 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. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment toputting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff,delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging itsunique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarlyexcellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academicexperience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinkingand reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinaryinnovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 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 first 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.

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

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

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.

Applicants will be required to supply references: To meet the application requirements a minimum of three references is required for allapplications in the references section of the application. References may be contacted during the screening process.

Letters of application without the requested components will notmeet the application requirements.

Questions about the position or the online application processshould be directed to CHSSA Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Itell @[e-mail].

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 10/26/2026

Job Close Date: 11/30/2026

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant foret employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents - except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs.