Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies

Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The
Arts - 321 College

Dept/School: Interdisciplinary Studies - 30340

Vacancy Number: 16F-823

Position Number: 707

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

Interdisciplinary Studies Programs at the University of North
Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a position as a
nine-month non-tenure-track lecturer to begin August 2027.

This position carries a 4:4 teaching load, comprised of the core
classes in the program as well as one course in the successful
candidate's area of expertise, which must align with one of the six
concentration tracks in the program. The six concentration tracks
include: Enterprise and Economy; Global Challenges and Problems;
Justice, Social Institutions, and Human Behavior; Artificial
Intelligence and Technology in the Arts and Sciences;
Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities and Human Wellbeing.

All core courses for IDS are taught online in both traditional and
accelerated formats. The successful candidate will lead continuous
improvement efforts to the core courses to meet student
needs.

In addition, the successful candidate will be an active member of
the university through service and departmental engagement.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, or another

inherently interdisciplinary discipline at time of application

• At least three years of meaningful experience teaching online,

asynchronous, interdisciplinary courses at the University
level

• At least three years of direct experience working with adult

learners

• Commitment to an authentic student experience in an online,

asynchronous environment

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:

• PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, or other

inherently interdisciplinary discipline

• Experience teaching in an accelerated format

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in the College of Humanities,
Social Sciences, and the Arts houses the Interdisciplinary BA and
MA programs, the Gender Studies Research Center, and is a hub for
the Interdisciplinary Minors in the College. The unit works
collaboratively to align priorities around student success.

The IDS BA degree is a rapidly growing major with close to 200
majors across modalities. Students take three common core classes,
have three additional core competencies in Critical Reasoning,
Intellectual Inquiry, and Global Perspectives, and then choose from
one of six concentration tracks in courses across the University.
The six concentration tracks include: Enterprise and Economy;
Global Challenges and Problems; Justice, Social Institutions, and
Human Behavior; Artificial Intelligence and Technology in the Arts
and Sciences; Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities; and Human
Wellbeing.

We have recently launched the program in an asynchronous online
accelerated modality where we emphasize authentic student-faculty
engagement for adult learners. The primary driver for the IDS
degree is to reduce barriers to high-quality, career-relevant
education by embracing the range of experiences of our students. We
support flexible pathways to graduation through curriculum and
modality, always with the student experience in mind.

College/School Information:

The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is
home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of
undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor
of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts,
Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as
combined bachelor's/master's degree programs in Spanish and
English. CHSSA also houses the Interdisciplinary Studies
program(s), Gender Studies and Research Center and the Academic
Resource Center, which offers full-service, professional advising
for all CHSSA undergraduate students.

In addition, CHSSA offers a full complement of interdisciplinary
minors and post baccalaureate certificates including: Africana
studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies,
conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster
management, forensic science, Hispanic studies, journalism, Latin
American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic
studies, Native American studies, professional writing and
publishing, science and medical writing, and women's, gender, and
sexuality studies.

CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises
UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates
gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable
skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. CHSSA
strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study
offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and
academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid
foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs
in CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to
prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government,
teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.

Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in CHSSA.
Each of CHSSA's departments requires an applied learning experience
as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples
include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning,
and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students
to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that
knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary
situations.

Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the
necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study,
effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. CHSSA offers limitless
opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary
research and service while also making a positive societal impact.
Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values
discovery, innovation, and creativity.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to
putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff,
delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its
unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly
excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic
experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking
and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary
innovation.

A public institution with nearly 20,000 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 first 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.

Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present
location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre
campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic
downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and
designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport
(ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and
abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.

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: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate
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.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting
closing date. To apply, please complete the online application
process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the
following materials as Adobe PDF documents (one PDF per document
type) including:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes a 1-to-2-page

statement addressing the qualifications cited in the brief
description of work and addressed to the Search Committee

• Curriculum Vita
• Teaching Philosophy as it relates to Asynchronous Online

Learning

Additional materials may be requested from applicants invited to
interview for the position.

Please note that a minimum of three references is required for all
applications in the references section of the application.
References may be contacted during the screening process.

Letters of application without the requested components will not
meet the application requirements.

Questions about the position or the online application process
should be directed to CHSSA Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Itell @
itellj@uncw.edu.

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 10/26/2026

Job Close Date: 11/30/2026

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41272

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