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

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks temporary/part-time faculty to teach in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) for the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses may be offered in Communication Studies, English, Interdisciplinary Studies/Women's and Gender Studies, History, Philosophy and Religion, and World Languages and Cultures.

Minimum qualifications include a Masters with 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline or a terminal degree.

Qualifications

• Masters with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Terminal degree in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Equivalent verifiable professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach in one or more Humanities departments as listed.
• Communicate in a timely manner with chairs, coordinators, staff, and students.
• Respond to course-related student issues, including timely grading and post-instructional activities.
• Comply with institutional policies and credentialing requirements.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Timely grading

Education

Masters with 18 grad credits

Terminal degree in teaching

Job description

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

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.

Department:

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

Vacancy Number: TE129FAC

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.

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.

Job Posting Date:

04/01/2026

Job Closing Date:

03/31/2027

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

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.