Temporary Faculty (Honors College) | Academic Year 2026-2027

AgUpdate; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 3,500 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for Temporary Faculty in the Honors College for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 to teach Honors University Studies seminars. This is a part‑time, temporary appointment; typically 1 course per semester, with rotation to diversify offerings.

Honors seminars are interdisciplinary, emphasize student‑faculty interaction, and may be 1- or 3‑credit.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach Honors University Studies seminars (Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027).
• Rotate offerings to diversify courses and teach typically 1 course per semester.

Skills

Teaching

Interdisciplinary

Seminar Facilitation

Student Mentoring

Education

Master's degree + 18 grad credits

Job description

Temporary Faculty (Honors College) | Academic Year 2026-2027

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.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department & Vacancy Details

Department: Honors College - 33100

Vacancy Number: TE134FAC

Temp Position Type: Job Category: Faculty/Teaching

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Honors College is seeking temporary/part time faculty for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 academic terms to teach Honors University Studies courses.

Please note, part-time Honors College faculty typically only teach 1 course a semester and the College rotates through faculty to diversify offerings.

The Honors College courses are designed as seminars that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, faculty-student interaction, and experiential learning and provide a context around the students' specific majors. Honors seminars can be taught as either 1- or 3-credit courses.

Honors University Studies class: This course is an Honors section of a University Studies course in the instructor's discipline. The section will cover the typical content of the university studies class, but will offer unique learning experiences, such as seminar format, extensive use of primary sources, more intensive laboratory work, or hands-on experience.

1. HON 110 (3 credits): First-Year Seminar, focused on an interdisciplinary topic designed to introduce all freshman honors students to the college experience by direct involvement in research, service, and leadership activities.
2. HON 210/211/212 (3 credits): Interdisciplinary Seminar that offers an in-depth investigation of a special topic using the approaches of several disciplines.
3. HON 120/121 (1 credit): Enrichment Seminar that encourages learning beyond the classroom through a more "hands-on," direct experience approach (field work, travel, or individual projects).
4. HON 191 (1 credit): Introduction to Research and Discovery is an overview of research procedures in discipline areas, including literature searches and data collection, that emphasizes applied learning and the development of basic skills appropriate to the discipline.
5. HON 399 (1 credit): A Thesis Preparation Course is designed as a workshop to help students prepare for their thesis experience, understand the value of undergraduate research, and develop a full-fledged proposal of a research project.

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.

Those with equivalent verifiable professional experience, certifications, and licensures in the discipline may also be considered.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

None provided.

Required Certifications or Licensure

None provided.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNCW Honors College offers student-centered seminars to high ability undergraduates. Honors courses are characterized by student-led discussions, creative research projects, deep readings, and applied knowledge. We are particularly interested in individuals whose academic training has equipped them to creatively teach from an interdisciplinary, experiential, and reflective perspective with the intention of cultivating a uniquely rich learning environment.

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 and Closing Dates

Job Posting Date: 05/07/2026

Job Closing Date: 06/30/2027

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

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.