Temporary Faculty- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | Academic Year 2026-2027

Temporary Faculty- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | Academic Year 2026-2027

Special Instructions

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.

To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Posting Details

• Department: School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530
• Vacancy Number: TE135FAC
• Working Title: Temporary Faculty- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | Academic Year 2026-2027
• Job Title: Temporary Faculty
• 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 2026-2027 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
• Physical Therapy
• Public Health
• Tourism, Recreation and Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Physical Activity & Wellness

The 2026-2027 Academic Year includes the following semesters:

• Fall 2026
• Spring 2027
• Summer 2027

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
• 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 has a Doctoral degree in:

• Physical Therapy

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:

• Assistance Dog Training Minor
• Gerontology Minor
• Health and Wellness Coaching Minor
• Tourism, Recreation, and Sport Minor
• Whole Health and Wellness Studies Minor
• Yoga Studies Minor

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 (https://uncw.edu/chhs/veteranshall/index.html).

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 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 communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

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 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.

Job Posting Date

05/01/2026

Job Closing Date

04/29/2027

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vita

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *Please indicate the primary discipline you are applying to teach for the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences:
   • Athletic Training
   • Exercise Science
   • Gerontology
   • Healthcare Administration
   • Healthful Living & Fitness Education
   • Physical Activity & Wellness
   • Public Health
   • Tourism, Recreation and Sport
   • Recreation Therapy
   • Respiratory Therapy
   • Physical Therapy
2. Please indicate any additional disciplines you are interested in and able to teach:
   (Open Ended Question)