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University of North Carolina at Wilmington lists this Temporary Faculty- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | Academic Year 2026-2027 opportunity in wilmington, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Temporary Faculty- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | Academic Year
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Department
Department School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530
Vacancy Number
Vacancy Number TE135FAC
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
Physical Therapy
Public Health
Tourism, Recreation and Sport
Recreation Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Physical Activity & Wellness
The 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
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 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
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 ( ).
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
Job Posting Date 05/01/2026
Job Closing Date
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.
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* 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
Please indicate any additional disciplines you are interested in and able to teach:(Open Ended Question)
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Worksite address
wilmington, NC, 28412, US
Who can apply
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