Temporary Faculty - Center for Academic Advising UNI New Student Seminar 2027-2028

Temporary Faculty - Center for Academic Advising UNI New Student
Seminar 2027-2028

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 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 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: Center for Academic Advising - 30120

Vacancy Number: TE141FAC

Temp Position Type:

Job Category: Faculty/Teaching

FLSA for Position:

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

Teach one or more sections of a Center for Academic Advising
course; UNI 101: First-Year Seminar or UNI 201: Transfer
Seminar.

The Center for Academic Advising seminar courses are 3-credit hour
courses designed to support students in optimizing their UNCW
Experience. The courses focus on building community, campus
resources, academic planning, career exploration, and overall
adjustment to UNCW. Information literacy, self-management, and
effective academic strategies are core components of these
courses.

UNI 101/102: First-Year Seminar is a graduation requirement of all
first-year students and meets the Information Literacy competency
for University Studies. In the fall semester, UNI 101 is offered as
a traditional section, as a part of a Living Learning Community or
as a Special Topic course. In the spring semester, UNI101 is
offered as a traditional section for First-Year Spring Admit
students and Remix sections for students who did not complete the
UNI requirement in the fall semester. UNI 102 is a one credit-hour
seminar for Engineering students which is taken in conjunction with
EGN101.

UNI 201: Transfer Seminar, focused on supporting transfer and
military students, meets the Information Literacy and Exploration
Beyond the Classroom competencies for University Studies.

UNI Instructors are expected to teach on-campus, with the majority
of classes being between 8:00AM and 4:45PM.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Master's Degree, previous college-level teaching experience,
academic advising or student counseling.

All new instructors are required to watch the UNI Instructor
Information Session Video prior to submitting an application.
The Information Session Video can be found
here.

If you are currently employed by the university, you must be exempt
from overtime to be eligible to teach. Please check with your
supervisor if you are unclear about your classification prior to
applying.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:

Previous UNI 101, 102, or 201 teaching experience, experience
working with first-year or transfer college students.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Academic Affairs is the central division for implementing the
mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through
effective academic policies, practices, and programs, it provides
leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative
work as well as service to local, regional, and global communities.
The division allocates resources to recruit and retain faculty
scholars and to create a learning environment that encourages
students. As part of the University's commitment to excellence in
undergraduate education, the Center for Academic Advising was
created to provide academic advising and support to UNCW students
from the time of their admission until they declare their major,
which is usually in their sophomore year. The primary focus of the
Center for Academic Advising is to ensure that students make a
successful transition to UNCW, are retained in good academic
standing, and identify and declare an appropriate major. Through
its advisors and curricular offerings, the Center for Academic
Advising works with students in their formative semesters to assist
them in developing their interests, skills, and talents to the
fullest extent.

College/School Information:

Work Hours:

Work Days:

Hours Per Week:

Type of Position:

Anticipated Hiring Range:

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 information or to apply, visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must
be submitted through the online application system to be
considered. Review of applications will begin on January 8,
2027, and continue until all positions are filled.

FMLA The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
allows full-time employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
Often this type of leave is used for medical care for the
individual, or a family member. Medical information should not be
shared with the Center for Academic Advising. UNI 101, 102, and 201
instructors are part-time employees, who may also be employed by
UNCW on a full-time basis. If during your time as an instructor for
these courses, you have planned or unplanned FMLA leave, please
know that the FMLA would cover all types of employment at UNCW.
Please be sure to let Dr. Rob Tripp know of any planned or
unplanned FMLA leave so that we can work with you to make plans for
the section in which you are teaching.

Job Posting Date: 11/03/2026

Job Closing Date: 10/31/2027

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

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41370

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.

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