Temporary Faculty (CHSSA) - Social Sciences | Academic Year 2026-2027

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in North Carolina is seeking Temporary Faculty in Social Sciences for the academic year 2026-2027. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours for undergraduate teaching or a Ph.D. for graduate teaching. The individuals will teach across multiple departments and participate during Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters. This is a part-time, temporary position with no employment benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for undergraduate-level teaching.
• Ph.D. required for graduate-level teaching.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Social Sciences departments.
• Participate in course delivery for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027.

Education

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours

Terminal (Ph.D.) degree

Job description

Temporary Faculty (CHSSA) – Social Sciences | Academic Year 2026‑2027

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 who can teach in one or more of the following Social Sciences departments:

• International Studies
• Public and International Affairs
• Sociology and Criminology

The academic year includes:

• Summer 2026
• Fall 2026
• Spring 2027

This is a temporary position. Duration will be based on department need, with possible continuation. Temporary employees are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Undergraduate‑level teaching: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Graduate‑level teaching: Terminal (Ph.D.) 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.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex‑offender background checks. Some vacancies may 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.

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.