Posting Details Posting Summary Internal Title Teaching Associate - HTC Honors College Department HTC Honors College Position Type TFAC - Temporary Faculty Full or Part Time Basis Job Details The Honors College invites applications for Teaching Associates to teach lower-level undergraduate Honors courses with a focus on critical thinking, inquiry, and interdisciplinary learning, with the possibility of offering courses aligned with the instructor's disciplinary expertise. This position is open to candidates from any field of study who hold a master's degree or equivalent credential. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in undergraduate teaching and student-centered pedagogy, as well as the ability to teach interdisciplinary or skills-based Honors courses, particularly those focused on critical thinking, writing, or inquiry-based learning. Instruction in the Honors College prioritizes active learning, dialogue, and reflection, and seeks to challenge students while fostering a supportive environment that values experimentation, intellectual risk-taking, and collaborative learning. Experience teaching at the college level is preferred but not required. Appointments are made on a per-course, per-semester basis and are contingent on enrollment and programmatic needs. Candidates from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. The Honors College values diverse perspectives, inclusive teaching practices, and innovative approaches to undergraduate education, and welcomes applicants who are eager to contribute to a dynamic community of scholars. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other "protected veteran," as defined by law. Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122205 . Application materials should include a completed online application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy including reference to the nature of honors education, copies of graduate transcripts (can be unofficial at this stage), as well as a list of three references. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer. Required Qualifications Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching. Preferred Qualifications 1. Natural Sciences or Arts 2. Well-written application Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to teach interdisciplinary honors and special topics courses Capability and interest in mentoring students Capability and interest in supporting honors activities Additional comments regarding this position Posting Detail Information Posting Number

TA00545P

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 07/15/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122205 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Application Transcripts Curriculum Vitae Reference List Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Other Document 3