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

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A university in North Carolina seeks Temporary Faculty for the academic year 2026-2027. The role involves teaching in various Humanities disciplines such as History, Philosophy, and World Languages. Candidates must possess a Master’s or terminal degree relevant to the courses they will teach. This position is temporary and is contingent upon departmental needs, demonstrating eligibility through credentialing prior to appointment. Applications must be submitted online for consideration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required for undergraduate teaching.
• Terminal degree in the teaching discipline is required for graduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Humanities departments during the academic year 2026-2027.
• Demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by meeting credentialing requirements.

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline

Terminal degree in the teaching discipline

Job description

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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Temporary employees are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Employees in temporary positions 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.

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

Job Title: Temporary Faculty

Job Category: Faculty/Teaching

Brief Summary of Work

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:

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

Academic year 2026-2027 includes:

• Summer 2026
• Fall 2026
• Spring 2027

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Undergraduate course teaching: Master’s 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.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required Certifications or Licensure

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.

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. 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.