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

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in North Carolina is seeking Temporary Faculty for the academic year 2026-2027. The role involves teaching courses in the Humanities department, requiring at least a Master's degree with specific coursework in the discipline. The position is temporary with potential continuation based on departmental needs. Candidates must have strong teaching abilities and engagement skills to contribute effectively to the educational mission.

Qualifications

• Masters degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• Terminal degree preferred for graduate courses.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach in various Humanities disciplines.
• Engage students in academic activities.
• Contribute to departmental goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Expertise in Humanities

Communication skills

Education

Masters degree in relevant field

Terminal degree in relevant field

Job description

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
• Graduate Liberal Studies
• History
• Philosophy and Religion
• UNCW Gender Studies and Research Center
• World Languages and Cultures

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.

Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

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. 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.

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

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. UNCW 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

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38944