Lecturer, Wellness and Physical Activity

Lecturer, Wellness and Physical Activity

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. A minimum of three professional references is required for all applications. This position will initially serve in a program coordinator role; the Program Coordinator role and title are not permanent appointments;

continuation or discontinuation in this capacity is at the discretion of the School Director.

Position Title:

Lecturer, Wellness and Physical Activity

College:
College of Health and Human Services - 315 College

Dept/School:
School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530

Vacancy Number: 16F-775

Position Number: 447

Location of Workplace:
Main UNCW Campus

Brief

Summary:

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a dynamic, innovative, and dedicated educator to join the Wellness and Physical Activity (WPA/L101) program as a 9‑month, non‑tenure‑track Lecturer. The position begins in August 2026. This faculty member will play an important role in supporting the university’s required WPA/L101 general education course by teaching both Wellness lecture courses and a variety of physical activity courses.

In addition to teaching and providing service to the program and school, the successful candidate will initially serve as the WPA Program Coordinator.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Candidates must hold, at minimum, an earned master’s degree in wellness, exercise science, kinesiology, health education, physical education, or a closely related field at the time of employment.
• Applicants should also demonstrate an established record of, or clear potential for, successful academic instruction in wellness and physical activity or similar courses.

Preferred Education, Knowledge,

Skills & Experience:

• Successful teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience teaching physical activity courses across a variety of activity types.
• Evidence of effective instruction across multiple modalities and settings, including asynchronous online formats.
• Evidence of successful program and course development, including contributions to curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Active engagement in professional associations.
• Ability to advocate for the inclusion of a Wellness & Physical Activity requirement within general education.
• Strong organizational skills, including evidence of detail‑oriented approaches to tasks such as course scheduling.
• Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The WPA/L101 Physical Activity and Wellness course is a required course in UNCW’s University Studies (General Education) program and provides students with theoretical knowledge, fundamental concepts and practical experience in the principles, assessment, development, and lifelong maintenance of personal wellness. This course presents a focus on effecting positive changes in personal health behaviors for improved quality of life and engages students in physical activity for wellness.

The WPA/L101 program is housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) which is a large and growing academic unit with over 1800 students and 60 full‑time faculty.

The SHAHS currently has six undergraduate degree programs:

• Public Health
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy

The SHAHS also has Master degrees in:

• Athletic Training
• Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports:

• Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of Education
• Masters 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

College/School Information:
The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its…