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Staff Employment Application
Adjunct Faculty Application

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

  • The University currently does NOT have any openings for full-time faculty positions

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 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.

  • The University currently does NOT have any openings for Traditional Program Adjunct faculty positions

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.

OPEN ADJUNCT FACULTY POSITIONS

North Carolina Wesleyan University currently has openings for online graduate and undergraduate adjunct faculty positions. We invite applications from qualified candidates to teach courses in a variety of fields including:

  • Business Administration and related fields
  • Data Analytics
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Information Technology Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Writing/Composition/Business Communication
  • Introduction to Literature
  • Computer and Information Sciences

Adjunct faculty at North Carolina Wesleyan University are expected to employ an engaging pedagogy in multiple teaching modalities. Actual courses assigned may vary based on the distribution of teaching load across the graduate and undergraduate programs. We offer courses in both 8-week and 16-week/semester formats, and course outlines, model syllabuses, and learning objectives will be provided to instructors who are selected for specific courses.

Compensation
Pay is determined by the type and level of the courses taught on a per credit hour basis. These positions are for adjunct instructors and do not include the benefits associated with full-time employment.

Qualifications
Expected qualifications include at least a masters degree or 18 graduate credits in the field(s) to be taught. Candidates with a doctoral degree will receive preferred consideration. Applicants with teaching experience in higher education, especially in online and/or executive residency programs, are particularly encouraged to apply. We are open to considering candidates from a variety of areas of specialization within these broad fields. North Carolina residents may be preferred for specific subjects. Only candidates who are already legally authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Interested candidates should complete NCWU’s application for adjunct employment (see below) and should email a current curriculum vitae and unofficial transcripts to:

Tammy Harrell
Manager of Faculty Records and Academic Projects
tharrell@ncwu.edu

Selected candidates will be asked to complete a brief online application and to provide official copies of transcripts showing academic work in higher education and all degrees received.

Review of applications is ongoing.  Candidates who submit qualifying materials will be placed in our adjunct pool for appropriate courses and will be contacted approximately 1-2 months in advance of the first day of the term.

About NC Wesleyan University

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. In 2026-2027, NCWU will be celebrating 50 years of offering working adults a path to higher education. The Wesleyan community celebrates the rich diversity of its student body.

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.

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

Adjunct Faculty Application

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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