Temporary Faculty (CSE) - Psychology | Academic Year 2026-2027

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for Temporary Faculty (CSE) - Psychology for Academic Year 2026-2027. The role involves teaching in the Psychology program across multiple courses as a temporary/part-time faculty member.

The College of Science and Engineering seeks instructors in Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Learning (Behavior Analysis), and Social/Personality psychology, ensuring high-quality instruction while meeting credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree 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.
• Those with equivalent verifiable professional experience, certifications, and licensures in the discipline may also be considered.
• The College seeks temporary/part-time faculty to teach one or more courses in Psychology (Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Learning/Behavior Analysis, Social/Personality).

Skills

Clinical

Cognitive

Developmental

Behavior Analysis

Social Personality

Education

Master’s with 18 grad credits

Terminal degree

Equivalent experience/certifications

Job description

Temporary Faculty (CSE) - Psychology | 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.

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.

Department

Department College of Science and Engineering (Faculty Pool)

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number TE139FAC

Working Title

Working Title Temporary Faculty (CSE) - Psychology | Academic Year 2026-2027

Job Title

Job Title Temporary Faculty

Job Category

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 Psychology:

• Clinical
• Cognitive
• Developmental
• Learning (Behavior Analysis)
• Social/Personality

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

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.

College/School Information

CSE students work with distinguished faculty and scientists, use cutting edge technology, and conduct impactful research. Faculty-directed research projects empower CSE students to apply what they learn inside the classroom and laboratory to real-world situations and prepares them for a variety of careers or advanced study.

The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.

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.

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

Job Posting Date 05/28/2026

Job Closing Date

Job Closing Date 04/29/2027

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. 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate the primary area(s) of expertise within Psychology you are applying to teach for the College of Science and Engineering:
  • Clinical
  • Cognitive
  • Developmental
  • Learning (Behavior Analysis)
  • Neuroscience & Behavior
  • Social/Personality
• Please indicate any additional disciplines you are interested in and able to teach:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you learn of this faculty opportunity with UNCW?
  • UNCW or College Website
  • Direct Contact from UNCW Faculty or Staff
  • Professional Organization or Association
  • Listserv or Professional Job Board
  • UNCW Social Media
  • Higher Ed Publication (such as Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, Higher Ed Jobs)
  • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
  • Other
• If you responded "other" above, please indicate where you learned of the faculty opportunity at UNCW:

  (Open Ended Question)