Temporary Faculty (Honors College) | Academic Year
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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.
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: Honors College - 33100
Vacancy Number: TE134FAC
Temp Position Type:
Job Category: Faculty/Teaching
FLSA for Position:
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.
- 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.
HON 210/211/212 (3 credits): Interdisciplinary Seminar that
offers an in-depth investigation of a special topic using the
approaches of several disciplines.
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).
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.
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:
Required Certifications or Licensure:
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.
College/School Information:
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Anticipated Hiring Range:
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.
To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully
completed the entire application before you apply for this
position. For more info/to apply visit
https://jobs.uncw.edu Applications must
be submitted through the online application system to be
considered.
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
To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40322
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.
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