Faculty Teaching Positions


Faculty or professor careers at North Carolina Wesleyan University offer an enriching and fulfilling opportunity to be part of a dedicated academic community committed to student success. Whether in the arts, sciences, humanities, or professional programs, faculty members at NC Wesleyan engage in innovative teaching, impactful research, and meaningful service to the university and surrounding community. With a focus on personalized education and mentorship, faculty play a crucial role in shaping the academic and intellectual development of students. NC Wesleyan provides a supportive environment for professional growth and collaboration, fostering a culture of excellence and lifelong learning among its faculty members. Joining NC Wesleyan as a faculty member means contributing to the university’s mission of empowering students to become ethical, confident, and competent leaders in their chosen fields.

FULL-TIME Faculty Positions

Assistant Professor of Business

North Carolina Wesleyan University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position(s) at the rank of Assistant Professor of Business starting August 2025. We are seeking dynamic generalist(s) who can connect well with our undergraduate business students. The successful candidate(s) should demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching excellence, be well-versed in the appropriate use of technology, and be ready to contribute to innovative curriculum development and delivery.

Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate in business specializing in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership or appropriate related credential
  • ABD candidates with teaching experience and/or candidates with a terminal degree and extensive business or healthcare sector experience may be considered
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Evidence of prior teaching excellence at the university level
  • NCWU is especially interested in candidates with a strong academic or professional background in healthcare administration and ability to contribute to an undergraduate B.S. Healthcare Administration program

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching load of 24 credits per academic year (adjustable based on other responsibilities)
  • Teaching responsibilities may include courses offered in person, online, and in hybrid modalities
  • Additional responsibilities include advising students, engaging in scholarship or other appropriate professional activities, remaining current in the field, and engaging in service to the department, university, and broader professional communities

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidate(s) are identified. Initial applications should be submitted as a single PDF and should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received, and full contact information for three references. Specific questions about the position(s) can be directed to Dr. Katrina Sweet at ksweet@ncwu.edu or 252.985.5122.

Please note that three letters of recommendation addressing academic qualifications and teaching excellence may be requested for candidates advancing to the campus visit stage of the search, and official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Please direct a complete set of application materials as a single PDF to Tammy Harrell, Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects, at tharrell@ncwu.edu.

About NCWU
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a liberal arts university, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and serves approximately 1,500 students, including adult and professional students in the evening and online. The Wesleyan community celebrates the rich diversity of its student body. In the traditional day program, 43% are students of color, and 20% are international students.

Rocky Mount is in the eastern coastal plain region of the state, convenient to the Raleigh-Durham area and beaches, including the Outer Banks. Washington, DC, and the mountains of North Carolina are also within easy driving distance.

North Carolina Wesleyan University values a culture of respect, kindness, and understanding and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age (40 years and older), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Final hire is contingent on budgetary approval.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems

North Carolina Wesleyan University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Information Systems. We seek a scholar strongly committed to teaching and mentoring students in cybersecurity, database systems, data science and application development. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs by actively engaging in teaching, scholarly activities, and professional service. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems or a related field and have a strong record teaching both face-to-face and online. ADB candidates with teaching experience will be considered. The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A solid commitment to teaching excellence and student mentorship is expected. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. The regular teaching load at North Carolina Wesleyan is 4/4. Other responsibilities include academic advising, supervising student research projects, and service to the university.

Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Initial applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received, and full contact information for three references. Please direct all application materials as a single PDF to Tammy Harrell, Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects, at tharrell@ncwu.edu.

About NCWU
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a liberal arts university, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and serves approximately 1,500 students, including adult and professional students in the evening and online. The Wesleyan community celebrates the rich diversity of its student body. In the traditional day program, 43% are students of color, and 20% are international students.

Rocky Mount is in the eastern coastal plain region of the state, convenient to the Raleigh-Durham area and beaches, including the Outer Banks. Washington, DC, and the mountains of North Carolina are also within easy driving distance.

North Carolina Wesleyan University values a culture of respect, kindness, and understanding and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age (40 years and older), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Final hire is contingent on budgetary approval.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science – Undergraduate Program

North Carolina Wesleyan University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Exercise Science appointment beginning in August 2025. Responsibilities include teaching various core classes at the undergraduate level, ranging from introductory to advanced exercise physiology courses, directing the Lab of Applied Physiology (LAP), promoting program growth and academic quality, supervising student interns, and serving on internal committees. Faculty are expected to engage students through the use of both traditional and innovative instructional strategies. A regular load at North Carolina Wesleyan University is 12 undergraduate hours per semester but may vary based on the teaching load in the graduate program.

Qualifications

An earned doctoral degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered but must have obtained a Ph.D. by August 2025. Previous college or university-level teaching experience is strongly preferred, particularly in kinesiology and biomechanics, exercise testing and prescription, and strength and conditioning. An American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) or National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) certification is highly desirable. Evidence of scholarly activities, such as submission of peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations, is also desirable.

Initial applications should include:

  1. A letter of application
  2. A curriculum vitae
  3. Copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received
  4. Names and contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application materials should be sent as a single PDF to Tammy Harrell, Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects, by email to tharrell@ncwu.edu.

About NCWU
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a liberal arts university, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and serves approximately 1,500 students, including adult and professional students in the evening and online. The Wesleyan community celebrates the rich diversity of its student body. In the traditional day program, 43% are students of color, and 20% are international students.

Rocky Mount is in the eastern coastal plain region of the state, convenient to the Raleigh-Durham area and beaches, including the Outer Banks. Washington, DC, and the mountains of North Carolina are also within easy driving distance.

North Carolina Wesleyan University values a culture of respect, kindness, and understanding and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age (40 years and older), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Final hire is contingent on budgetary approval.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science – Graduate Program

North Carolina Wesleyan University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Exercise Science appointment beginning in August 2025. Responsibilities may include teaching kinesiology and biomechanics, data science and analytics, and strength and conditioning at the Master of Science in Human Performance and Sports Science (MS-HPSS) graduate program that has been approved and will start in Fall 2025. The candidate is also expected to promote program growth and academic quality, supervise student research and interns, and serve on internal committees. Faculty are expected to engage students through the use of both traditional and innovative instructional strategies. A regular load at North Carolina Wesleyan University is 9 graduate credit hours per semester but may vary based on the teaching load in the undergraduate program (normally 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester).

Qualifications

An earned doctoral degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field is required. Previous college or university-level graduate teaching experience is strongly preferred, particularly in kinesiology and biomechanics, data science and analytics, and strength and conditioning. A National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) or willingness to attain CSCS certification within the first year required and Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification is highly desirable. Evidence of scholarly activities, such as submission of peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations, is also desirable.

Initial applications should include:

  1. A letter of application
  2. A curriculum vitae
  3. Copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received
  4. Names and contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application materials should be sent as a single PDF to Tammy Harrell, Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects, by email to tharrell@ncwu.edu.

About NCWU
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a liberal arts university, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and serves approximately 1,500 students, including adult and professional students in the evening and online. The Wesleyan community celebrates the rich diversity of its student body. In the traditional day program, 43% are students of color, and 20% are international students.

Rocky Mount is in the eastern coastal plain region of the state, convenient to the Raleigh-Durham area and beaches, including the Outer Banks. Washington, DC, and the mountains of North Carolina are also within easy driving distance.

North Carolina Wesleyan University values a culture of respect, kindness, and understanding and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age (40 years and older), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Final hire is contingent on budgetary approval.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.

Professor of Public Health (Open Rank)

North Carolina Wesleyan University invites applications for a 9-month appointment as a tenured/tenure-track professor (rank open) of Public Health beginning in August 2025. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, teaching a variety of foundational public health classes at the graduate and undergraduate level; advising and mentoring students; promoting program growth and academic quality; supervising student interns, and serving on internal committees. While the area of specialization is open, we seek candidates with strong grounding in health equity and community health. Experience with public health nutrition, health care administration, and/or public health programming and evaluation would be a significant plus.

All North Carolina Wesleyan faculty are expected to engage students using pedagogically sound traditional and innovative instructional strategies. Public Health courses are delivered in both face-to-face and asynchronous online formats. A regular load at North Carolina Wesleyan University is 12 hours per semester, which may vary based on the distribution of teaching load across the graduate and undergraduate programs.

Qualifications

An earned doctoral degree in Public Health, or closely related field, is required. ABD candidates will be considered, but must have obtained a doctorate degree by August 2025. Previous college or university-level teaching experience, particularly in the areas of public health policy, public health nutrition, epidemiology, and/or program planning, implementation, and evaluation is strongly preferred. Evidence of scholarly activities such as peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations is highly desirable.

Applications should include:

  1. A letter of application
  2. A curriculum vitae, including at least three professional references
  3. Copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received.

Please submit the application as a single pdf file. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application materials should be sent, as a single pdf, to Ms. Tammy Harrell, Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects, by email to tharrell@ncwu.edu.

About NCWU
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a liberal arts university, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The university is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and serves approximately 1,500 students, including adult and professional students in the evening and online. The Wesleyan community celebrates the rich diversity of its student body. In the traditional day program, 43% are students of color, and 20% are international students.

Rocky Mount is in the eastern coastal plain region of the state, convenient to the Raleigh-Durham area and beaches, including the Outer Banks. Washington, DC, and the mountains of North Carolina are also within easy driving distance.

North Carolina Wesleyan University values a culture of respect, kindness, and understanding and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age (40 years and older), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Final hire is contingent on budgetary approval.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer.

Assistant Professor/Instructor of Nursing

North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) invites application for faculty position(s) in Nursing. NCWU plans to hire both full-time and part-time nursing faculty to fill didactic and clinical roles in a planned prelicensure BSN program.

Through grant funding and extensive community and institutional support, NCWU is in the process of developing a traditional prelicensure BSN program, with plans to accept prelicensure students as soon as Fall 2025. The university currently hosts a successful RN-to-BSN program and is now seeking to expand our program offerings for nursing with a formal application to the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) for new programs currently in progress.

The successful candidate(s) will engage students in a variety of classroom and clinical settings. In addition to pedagogy and/or supervision, responsibilities may include academic advising, supervising undergraduate research, providing service to the university, and completing assessment and accreditation functions. A doctoral degree is preferred, but Masters educated or ABD candidates will be considered if their degrees and experience is commensurate with particular duties. Other qualifications sought include:

  • Experienced nurse educator(s) with relevant clinical experience
  • Unencumbered/unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina, a compact state licensure, or eligibility for RN licensure in NC.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a working RN.
  • BLS certification.
  • Certification as a nurse educator preferred, but not required.
  • Experience with accrediting nursing programs through external accreditors and licensing agencies would be considered a plus.
  • An appointment to a more senior rank may be considered for those who have achieved tenure at another institution.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and serves approximately 1,500 students, including adult and professional students in the evening and online. The Wesleyan community celebrates the rich diversity of its student body. In the traditional day program, 43% are students of color, and 20% are international students. In addition to teaching in the planned BSN initial licensure program, faculty may be asked to teach in the online RN to BSN program or pre-clinical courses if appropriately credentialed.

Rocky Mount is in the eastern coastal plain region of the state, convenient to the Raleigh-Durham area and beaches, including the Outer Banks. Washington, DC, and the mountains of North Carolina are also within easy driving distance. North Carolina Wesleyan University values a culture of respect, kindness, and understanding and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. Women, historically underrepresented minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Initial applications should include:

  • Letter of application
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Teaching statement
  • Copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received
  • Full contact information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number). References will be contacted only for short-listed candidates.

Please direct all application materials as a single PDF to:
Crystal Ostheim
costheim@ncwu.edu

Or via mail to:
Crystal Ostheim
North Carolina Wesleyan University
3400 N. Wesleyan Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Review of applications will begin on or about July 31, 2024 and will continue until all positions are filled. Application materials may be kept on file for future positions.

Final Hiring Decisions are subject to budgetary approval.

ADJUNCT Faculty Positions

NCWU employs part-time adjunct faculty to teach courses through the Rocky Mount Day program and also our Adult & Professional Studies Program at other campus locations or online.

Rocky Mount Day Program Openings

Adjunct courses taught through the Rocky Mount Day program are offered during daytime hours in the traditional semester format.

NOTE: North Carolina Wesleyan University expects to have future teaching needs for Rocky Mount Campus adjunct faculty in the following areas of study:

  • Teacher Education-Math
  • Middle Grades Education-Math

Adult & Professional Studies Program Openings

Adult & Professional Studies courses are generally offered in an 8-week or 5-week, accelerated format through evening classes. Instructors interested in applying should submit an Adjunct Faculty Application and copies of transcripts directly to the Academic Affairs Executive Assistant for consideration.

The University currently does NOT have any openings for APS Adjunct faculty positions:

The Wilmington Adult & Professional Studies program of North Carolina Wesleyan University expects to have future teaching needs for adjunct faculty in the following areas of study:

  • Math

Requirements:

  • MUST have at least 18 graduate hours in the subject field of study that they would be teaching
  • Prior teaching experience at the college or university level is preferred

Initial applications should include:

  1. A letter of application
  2. A curriculum vitae
  3. Copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and degrees received
  4. A teaching statement or philosophy
  5. Names and contact information for three professional references
  6. Optional (but encouraged) letter/letters of recommendation addressing academic qualifications and teaching excellence.

Review of applications for all positions will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified for each position. Women and minority candidates are strongly urged to apply.

Application materials should be emailed as a single PDF to:

Tammy Harrell
Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects
North Carolina Wesleyan University
tharrell@ncwu.edu

For questions or inquiries regarding careers at North Carolina Wesleyan, please contact:

Darrell Whitley
Director of Human Resources
252.985.5105
dwhitley@ncwu.edu

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