Lecturer, Wellness and Physical Activity

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Posted: 20-Mar-26

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

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Internal Number: 7015051

Lecturer, Wellness and Physical Activity
College: College of Health and Human Services - 315 College
Dept/School: School of Health & Applied Human Sciences - 31530
Vacancy Number: 16F-775
Position Number: 447
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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

Required Certifications or Licensure:
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The WPA/L 101 Physical Activity and Wellness course is a required course in UNCW's University Studies (General Education) program and provides students with theoretical knowledge, fundamental concepts and practical experience in the principles, assessment, development, and lifelong maintenance of personal wellness. This course presents a focus on effecting positive changes in personal health behaviors for improved quality of life and engages students in physical activity for wellness. The WPA/L 101 program is housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) which is a large and growing academic unit with over 1800 students and 60 full time faculty.
The SHAHS currently has six undergraduate degree programs:

• Public Health
• Exercise Science
• Healthful Living and Fitness Education
• Tourism, Recreation, & Sport
• Recreation Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy

The SHAHS also has Master degrees in:

• Athletic Training
• Healthcare Administration
• Gerontology

The SHAHS also supports:

• Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the Watson College of Education
• Masters 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

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.
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.
Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.
Please note: This position will initially serve in a program coordinator role. The Program Coordinator role and title are not permanent appointments; continuation or discontinuation in this capacity is at the discretion of the School Director.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 02/18/2026
Job Close Date: 3/26/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38812
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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About University of North Carolina Wilmington
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.
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