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

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for Temporary Faculty (CSE) across multiple disciplines for the Academic Year 2026-2027. The College of Science and Engineering seeks qualified faculty to teach courses in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Physics and related fields.

Minimum requirements include a Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline for undergraduate teaching, or a terminal degree for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses in biology, chemistry, earth and ocean sciences, environmental sciences, physics, or related fields.
• Contribute to curriculum development and course planning for the College of Science and Engineering.
• Mentor students and engage in ongoing assessment of student learning.
• Participate in department activities and supporting academic programs as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Graduate instruction

Communication skills

Education

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

Terminal degree in the teaching discipline

Equivalent professional experience/certifications

Job description

Temporary Faculty (CSE) - Sciences | Academic Year2026-2027

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: TE136FAC

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Job Category: Faculty/Teaching

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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 Summer2027.

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:

• Biology and Marine Biology
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Earth and Ocean Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Physics and Physical Oceanography

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.

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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.

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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: 05/20/2026

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.