Temporary Faculty (Honors College) | Academic Year 2026-2027
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Education / Teaching
Academic, College Lecturer, University Professor
Temporary Faculty (Honors College) | 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.
Department
Department Honors College - 33100
Vacancy Number
Vacancy Number TE134FA
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Working Title
Working Title Temporary Faculty (Honors College) | Academic Year
Job Title
Job Title Temporary Faculty
Job Category
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.
- 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.
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
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…
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