Job Description / Duties

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a dynamic, innovative, and dedicated educator to join the Wellness and Physical Activity (WPA/L 101) program as a 9‑month, non‑tenure‑track Lecturer. The position begins in August 2026.

This faculty member will play an important role in supporting the university’s required WPA/L 101 general education course by teaching both Wellness lecture courses and a variety of physical activity courses. In addition to teaching and providing service to the program and school, the successful candidate will initially serve as the WPA Program Coordinator.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Candidates must hold, at minimum, an earned master’s degree in wellness, exercise science, kinesiology, health education, physical education, or a closely related field at the time of employment.
Applicants should also demonstrate an established record of, or clear potential for, successful academic instruction in wellness and physical activity or similar courses.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate:
Successful teaching experience in higher education.
Experience teaching physical activity courses across a variety of activity types.
Evidence of effective instruction across multiple modalities and settings, including asynchronous online formats.
Evidence of successful program and course development, including contributions to curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Active engagement in professional associations.
Ability to advocate for the inclusion of a Wellness & Physical Activity requirement within general education.
Strong organizational skills, including evidence of detail‑oriented approaches to tasks such as course scheduling.
Experience with AI use in educational and professional settings

Additional Information

For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38579

Contact Information

Steve Elliott
elliotts@uncw.edu