Temporary Faculty- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences Academic Year 2025-2026

Overview

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, located within the College of Health and Human Services, is seeking temporary/part-time faculty for the  Academic Year, with the ability to teach in one or more of the following disciplines:

• Athletic Training
• Exercise Science
• Gerontology
• Healthcare Administration
• Healthful Living & Fitness Education
• Public Health
• Tourism, Recreation and Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Physical Activity & Wellness

The  Academic Year includes the following semesters:
Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the listed disciplines as assigned.
• Contribute to the curriculum, student learning, and department goals as a temporary faculty member for the  Academic Year.

Undergraduate course teaching
:
Masters 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.

Additional qualifications and specific expectations may be determined by the department and teaching needs. (

Note:

The original posting lists sections for Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience, and Required Certifications or Licensure but does not provide details beyond the headings; no new facts are added.)

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) has six undergraduate degree programs:

• Public Health
• Exercise Science
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy (Face-to-face and fully online option)

The SHAHS also has Master of Science degrees in:

• Athletic Training
• Healthcare Administration (100% Online program)
• Gerontology with 4+1 options: (Bachelors / Masters) with Public Health / Gerontology, Recreation Therapy / Gerontology, Exercise Science / Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports:

• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of Education
• Master of Education concentration in Physical Education and Health through the Watson College of Education

Minors are offered in:

• Gerontology
• Health
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Yoga Studies
• Assistance Dog Training

The SHAHS is also home to the Physical Activity and Wellness program which delivers courses that fulfill University Studies requirements.

The SHAHS is located in the newly constructed Veterans Hall.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. It offers a full range of programs, several distance learning options, and has been designated as an R2 Doctoral University. UNCW has been part of the UNC System since 1969.

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. This is a temporary position with length based on department need and potential continuation. Temporary employees are not permanent state employees and do not earn leave.

Temporary employees are subject to ACA guidelines. To receive full consideration, complete the entire online application before applying; applications must be submitted through the online system.

05/01/2025

04/30/2026

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, except where sex, age, or ability are bona fide qualifications or state-required for certain programs.

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