Temporary Faculty; Honors College Academic Year 2026-2027
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, College Lecturer
Temporary Faculty (Honors College) | Academic Year
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 & Vacancy DetailsDepartment:
Honors College - 33100
Vacancy Number: TE134FA
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Temp Position Type:
Job Category:
Faculty/Teaching
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.
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.
Interdisciplinary Seminar that offers an in-depth investigation of a special topic using the approaches of several disciplines.
Enrichment Seminar that encourages learning beyond the classroom through a more "hands-on," direct experience approach (field work, travel, or individual projects).
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.
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 & ExperienceNone provided.
Required Certifications or LicensureNone provided.
Primary Purpose of Organizational UnitThe 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.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPrior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s)…
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