Temp Faculty Center for Academic Advising UNI 101/201 First Year Seminar 2026-2027

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

Job summary

UNC Wilmington is seeking a Temporary Faculty member to teach UNI 101: First Year Seminar and UNI 201: Transfer Seminar on campus for 2026-2027. Courses are 1-3 credits and focus on community building, academic planning, and student adjustment.

Instructors teach on campus between 8:00 AM and 4:45 PM, develop materials, provide advising support to first-year and transfer students, and participate in departmental activities. A Master’s degree and college teaching experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Previous college-level teaching experience, or experience in academic advising or student counseling.
• Must complete the "UNI Instructor Information Session Video" prior to application.
• Eligibility to teach (exempt from overtime if currently employed by the university).

Responsibilities

• Deliver course instruction for UNI 101 and/or UNI 201.
• Develop, organize, and grade course materials and assessments.
• Provide academic advising and support to first-year and transfer students.
• Meet university standards for academic integrity and student privacy.
• Participate in departmental meetings and professional development activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Academic advising

Student counseling

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title

Temporary Faculty – Center for Academic Advising (UNI 101/201 First Year Seminar) – 2026-2027

Summary

Teach one or more sections of Center for Academic Advising courses – UNI 101: First‑Year Seminar or UNI 201: Transfer Seminar. These 1‑3 credit hour classes support students in building community, accessing campus resources, academic planning, career exploration, and overall adjustment to UNC Wilmington. Instructors are expected to teach on‑campus, with most classes scheduled between 8:00 AM and 4:45 PM.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course instruction for UNI 101 and/or UNI 201.
• Develop, organize, and grade course materials and assessments.
• Provide academic advising and support to first‑year and transfer students.
• Meet university standards for academic integrity and student privacy.
• Participate in departmental meetings and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Previous college‑level teaching experience, or experience in academic advising or student counseling.
• Must complete the "UNI Instructor Information Session Video" prior to application.
• Eligibility to teach (exempt from overtime if currently employed by the university).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in UNI 101, 102, or 201.
• Experience working with first‑year or transfer college students.

Employment Notes

Position is temporary; length of assignment will be based on departmental need with possibility of continuation. Temporary employees do not earn leave and are subject to Affordable Care Act guidelines. Eligible candidates must demonstrate teaching qualification through official transcripts and documentation. Background checks (criminal, sex‑offender, and possible credit or motor‑vehicle checks) will be conducted. UNC Wilmington participates in E‑Verify.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to eligible employees. Planned or unplanned FMLA leave should be communicated to the department chair.

EEO Statement

UNC Wilmington does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, age, color, national origin, 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.

Posting Dates

Posting Date: 12/01/2025

Closing Date: 11/30/2026