Temporary Faculty- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences - Academic Year 2024-2025

University of North Carolina Wilmington
US - North Carolina - Wilmington
December 3, 2024

Posting Details

Posting Details

Department School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530 Vacancy Number TE98FAC Working Title Temporary Faculty- School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | Academic Year 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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
Public Health
Tourism, Recreation and Sport
Recreation Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Physical Activity & Wellness

The 2024-2025 Academic Year includes the following semesters:

Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Summer 2025

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 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:

Gerontology
Health
Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
Yoga Studies
Assistance Dog Training

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 ( /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 and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 /jobs. uncw. edu Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date 05/13/2024 Job Closing Date 04/30/2025 EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to 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. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor .

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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