Temporary Faculty (CSE) - Computer Science and Pre-Engineering | Academic Year 2026-2027

AgUpdate; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for Temporary Faculty in Computer Science and related disciplines for the 2026-2027 academic year. This pool supports Fall, Spring, and Summer terms with opportunities to teach multiple courses in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and related fields.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's with 18 graduate credits for undergraduate courses or a terminal degree for graduate courses; equivalency considerations

Qualifications

• Undergraduate course teaching requires a Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• Graduate course teaching requires a terminal degree in the teaching discipline.
• Equivalent verifiable professional experience, certifications, and licensures may be considered.

Job description

Temporary Faculty (CSE) - Computer Science and Pre-Engineering | 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. 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.

Department:

College of Science and Engineering (Faculty Pool)

Vacancy Number:

TE137FAC

Job Category:

Faculty/Teaching

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The College of Science and Engineering is seeking temporary/part-time faculty for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027.

To implement its academic programs, the College of Science and Engineering provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre-Engineering, and engineering.

The College welcomes applications from temporary/part-time faculty with the ability to teach one or more courses in one or more of the following disciplines within the department of Computer Science: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Intelligent Systems Engineering, Data Science & Analytics, Robotics, Automation & Embedded Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Arts & Media Technologies, Immersive Technologies, Cloud Computing & Distributed Systems, Emerging Technologies.

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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. The college also has a B.A. in Physics, Chemistry, Geography and Geospatial Sciences, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Mathematics (and Mathematics with teacher licensure), Psychology, and Biology.

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:

05/28/2026

Job Closing Date:

04/29/2027

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.