University of North Carolina Wilmington
College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts – 321
College
Dept/School: Public & International Affairs – 32421
Vacancy Number: 16F-695
Position Number:
659
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of Public and
International Affairs (PIA) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a position as a nine-month
non-tenure-track lecturer to support our undergraduate degree in Political Science, with a specialization in American Politics, beginning
August 2025.
This is a one-year position that is renewable annially, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs,
and the availability of funding. The university provides opportunities for promotion to higher non-tenure track ranks for eligible
instructors.
The position requires an active teaching agenda and carries a 4-4 teaching load. The candidate will teach primarily in
the undergraduate political science program but may contribute to PIA’s other graduate and undergraduate programs. The position also
includes the possible opportunity for additional summer school teaching. While some asynchronous online instruction will be expected,
instructors must be available to teach on-campus courses in Wilmington.
The successful candidate should have the potential for
innovation and leadership in both teaching and service. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, directing undergraduate
student research as needed, providing service to PIA, and keeping up with new and developing knowledge and issues in the field. We seek to
hire an individual who complements our existing strengths, specifically our department’s commitment to undergraduate education in political
science and public policy.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Masters Degree in Political Science at the
time of application, with a specialization (with at least 18 credit hours) in American Politics.
Preferred Education, Knowledge,
Skills & Experience:
Preference will be given to candidates with:
- PhD with a specialization in American Politics and Public
Policy - Ability to teach at least two classes a semester in American National Government and contribute to the upper-level course
requirements including Political Behavior, Public Opinion, State and Local Government, Public Policy and/or Congress - Prior teaching
experience with both face-to-face and asynchronous online courses.
Required Certifications or
Licensure:
N/A
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Department of Public & International Affairs is
comprised of 16 faculty and is home to a B.A. in Political Science (PLS) and a series of professional master’s programs – Master of Public
Administration Program (MPA), an online Executive PLS Program (EMPA), a dual M.S. in Environmental Science/MPA Degree, M.S. in Coastal and
Ocean Policy (MCOP), and a M.A. and graduate certificate in Conflict Management and Resolution. Additional information about the PIA
department and the PLS program can be found at http://uncw.edu/pia/, http://uncw.edu/PLS/.
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. The CHSSA also houses the Gender
Studies and Research Center, an interdisciplinary and intersectional community of students, scholars, and advocates committed to social
justice and equity.
In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of minors including interdisciplinary minors such as Africana
studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, European studies, forensic science, journalism, Latin American studies, medical
humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, and women and gender studies. Undergraduate certificates for
professional writing and publishing, as well as a number of post-baccalaureate certificates such as conflict management and resolution,
emergency and disaster management, forensic science, science and medical writing, women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, and Hispanic
studies are a part of the college’s offerings.
The 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. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative
thinking, intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation
of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in the 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 the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the 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. The College of Humanities,
Social Science, and the Arts 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. 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.
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(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.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on June 11, 2025 the posting closing date. To apply,
please complete the online application below and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
- Cover
Letter/Letter of Application that responds to the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above, addressed to Dr. Jennifer Horan, PLS
Search Committee Chair. - Curriculum Vitae
- List of 3 Professional References
- Other: If needed, applicants may
upload additional materials under the Other category
Note that letters of application without the requested components will not
meet the application requirements.
Please note that a minimum of three references is required for all applications. References will
be requested during the screening process. For questions about the position, contact Search Chair Dr. Jennifer Horan at horanj@uncw.edu.
For questions about the online application process, contact Conswalia Green
at greenc@uncw.edu or 910-962-3220.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting
Date: 05/13/2025
Job Close Date: 6/11/2025
To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/36219
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.
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