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

Temporary Faculty
- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | Academic Year  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.

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Department

Department School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number TE109FA
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Working Title

Working Title Temporary Faculty
- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | Academic Year

Job Title

Job Title Temporary Faculty

Job Category

Job Category Faculty/Teaching

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

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
• Gerontology
• Healthful Living & Fitness Education
• Public Health
• Tourism, Recreation and Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Physical Activity & Wellness

The 2025–2026 Academic Year includes the following semesters:

• Fall 2025
• Spring 2026
• Summer 2026

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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

• Public Health
• 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
• 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
• 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 (
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The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, the CHHS is currently home to three professional schools:
School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of the CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and…