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The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
Following recent departmental alignment and ongoing strategic growth, we invite applications for a fixed term position in the Health Sciences Program with expertise and interest in health education. This is a full-time (9-month) appointment with the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. Opportunities for summer teaching and additional compensation are available. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026, with consideration for January 1, 2027.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Teaching undergraduate courses that support the Health Sciences curriculum and general education courses
- Advising and mentoring undergraduate students in collaboration with the Advising Center
- Providing meaningful service to the university, profession, and community
If qualified (i.e., possess a doctoral degree) candidates may also teach graduate students in the Master of Health Sciences program.
We seek candidates who demonstrate their ability to work with, and be sensitive to the educational needs of, first generation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and rural populations; and support the University’s commitment to Honoring Our Promise. The Health Sciences program holds inclusive excellence as a core value, and we work together to foster a welcoming community, where all are respected and know they belong.
The Health Sciences program is housed in the 160,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences Building and is part of the restricted Department of Integrated and Environmental Health Sciences within the College of Health Sciences. The Health Sciences program consists of a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Health Sciences and a master’s degree in Health Sciences. The Integrated Health Sciences (IHS) Program is a 120-credit hour, residential program designed for students who have a broad-based interest in the health field with concentrations in Pre-Professional, Management, and Health & Wellness. This innovative and flexible program of study is intended to equally serve entry-level and transfer students.
The Department of Integrated and Environmental Health Sciences Program offers undergraduate programs in Environmental Health and Integrated Health Sciences, and a Master of Health Sciences. Additional programs within the College of Health and Human Sciences include Therapeutic and Clinical Healthcare, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. A collaborative environment conducive to interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship and service exists within the Department and College of Health and Human Sciences. Western North Carolina’s rural, ageing, and medically underserved population and location provides numerous and rich opportunities for community partnerships, collaborative research, and grant acquisition.
Western Carolina University is a regional comprehensive university with more than 12,000 students with its main campus located in Cullowhee, NC. Part of our mission is to inspire student learning through innovative teaching, nationally recognized programs, exceptional support, and a robust connectedness with surrounding communities in Southern Appalachia, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The county and surrounding areas provide residents a high quality of life with their proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, diverse outdoor adventures, a thriving arts community, and mild year-round temperatures.
Reports To: Department Head, Integrated and Environmental Health Sciences
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the vision and mission of Health Sciences program, along with that of the Department, College, and University
- Develop and deliver courses within the Health Sciences program in areas such as, but not limited to, Health Education, Nutrition, Fitness, & Wellness; Women’s Health; Public Health; and Capstone courses
- Mentor and advise students in collaboration with the Advising Center about academic progress and professional development
- Provide service to the university, profession, and community
- Maintain currency and contemporary expertise in the academic discipline through continuing education, scholarship, and/or participation in activities within the profession, including involvement within professional organizations at the state, district and national levels
- Work cooperatively and collegially with all faculty and staff involved in the Health Sciences program, Department of Integrated and Environmental Sciences, and across the university
- Submit appropriate artifacts, narratives, and data related to program, liberal studies, and accreditation assessment and continuous improvement
- Carry out other assignments and duties as assigned by the Health Sciences Program Director, Department of Integrated and Environmental Health Sciences, and Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in health education, health promotion, community health, public health, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Evidence of teaching experience in the discipline
- Evidence of service to the profession or community
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in health education, health promotion, community health, public health, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Credentials or certifications in health education specialties
POSITION TYPE
Permanent Full-Time
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
9
OPEN DATE
04/28/2026
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Yes
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include the following:
- Letter of application
- Current CV
- List of a minimum of 3 professional references with complete contact information
- Description of your teaching philosophy
- Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher
- Copy of credentials and certifications (if applicable)
For questions or additional information please contact:
Dr. Chelsea Weddle
E-mail: cweddle@wcu.edu
Phone: (828) 227-3233
All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
BACKGROUND/E-VERIFY
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
UNIVERSITY SAFETY
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
INTRODUCTION
The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
Following recent departmental alignment and ongoing strategic growth, we invite applications for a fixed term position in the Health Sciences Program with expertise and interest in health education. This is a full-time (9-month) appointment with the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. Opportunities for summer teaching and additional compensation are available. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026, with consideration for January 1, 2027.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Teaching undergraduate courses that support the Health Sciences curriculum and general education courses
- Advising and mentoring undergraduate students in collaboration with the Advising Center
- Providing meaningful service to the university, profession, and community
If qualified (i.e., possess a doctoral degree) candidates may also teach graduate students in the Master of Health Sciences program.
We seek candidates who demonstrate their ability to work with, and be sensitive to the educational needs of, first generation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and rural populations; and support the University’s commitment to Honoring Our Promise. The Health Sciences program holds inclusive excellence as a core value, and we work together to foster a welcoming community, where all are respected and know they belong.
The Health Sciences program is housed in the 160,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences Building and is part of the restricted Department of Integrated and Environmental Health Sciences within the College of Health Sciences. The Health Sciences program consists of a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Health Sciences and a master’s degree in Health Sciences. The Integrated Health Sciences (IHS) Program is a 120-credit hour, residential program designed for students who have a broad-based interest in the health field with concentrations in Pre-Professional, Management, and Health & Wellness. This innovative and flexible program of study is intended to equally serve entry-level and transfer students.
The Department of Integrated and Environmental Health Sciences Program offers undergraduate programs in Environmental Health and Integrated Health Sciences, and a Master of Health Sciences. Additional programs within the College of Health and Human Sciences include Therapeutic and Clinical Healthcare, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. A collaborative environment conducive to interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship and service exists within the Department and College of Health and Human Sciences. Western North Carolina’s rural, ageing, and medically underserved population and location provides numerous and rich opportunities for community partnerships, collaborative research, and grant acquisition.
Western Carolina University is a regional comprehensive university with more than 12,000 students with its main campus located in Cullowhee, NC. Part of our mission is to inspire student learning through innovative teaching, nationally recognized programs, exceptional support, and a robust connectedness with surrounding communities in Southern Appalachia, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The county and surrounding areas provide residents a high quality of life with their proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, diverse outdoor adventures, a thriving arts community, and mild year-round temperatures.
Reports To: Department Head, Integrated and Environmental Health Sciences
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the vision and mission of Health Sciences program, along with that of the Department, College, and University
- Develop and deliver courses within the Health Sciences program in areas such as, but not limited to, Health Education, Nutrition, Fitness, & Wellness; Women’s Health; Public Health; and Capstone courses
- Mentor and advise students in collaboration with the Advising Center about academic progress and professional development
- Provide service to the university, profession, and community
- Maintain currency and contemporary expertise in the academic discipline through continuing education, scholarship, and/or participation in activities within the profession, including involvement within professional organizations at the state, district and national levels
- Work cooperatively and collegially with all faculty and staff involved in the Health Sciences program, Department of Integrated and Environmental Sciences, and across the university
- Submit appropriate artifacts, narratives, and data related to program, liberal studies, and accreditation assessment and continuous improvement
- Carry out other assignments and duties as assigned by the Health Sciences Program Director, Department of Integrated and Environmental Health Sciences, and Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in health education, health promotion, community health, public health, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Evidence of teaching experience in the discipline
- Evidence of service to the profession or community
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in health education, health promotion, community health, public health, or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Credentials or certifications in health education specialties
POSITION TYPE
Permanent Full-Time
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR
9
OPEN DATE
04/28/2026
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Yes
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include the following:
- Letter of application
- Current CV
- List of a minimum of 3 professional references with complete contact information
- Description of your teaching philosophy
- Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher
- Copy of credentials and certifications (if applicable)
For questions or additional information please contact:
Dr. Chelsea Weddle
E-mail: cweddle@wcu.edu
Phone: (828) 227-3233
All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
BACKGROUND/E-VERIFY
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
UNIVERSITY SAFETY
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
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Align your credentials to U.S. teaching standards
Universities verify foreign degrees through credential evaluation services like WES or ECE before advancing candidates. Have your transcripts evaluated and translated before applying so your qualifications map cleanly to the U.S. equivalent required for the specific Teaching role.
Target open Teaching roles by department
Western Carolina University posts Teaching vacancies across distinct academic colleges. Search by department rather than broad job category so your application reaches the hiring committee with direct disciplinary oversight, where sponsorship decisions are often made at the department chair level.
Understand the LCA requirement before your offer letter
Before Western Carolina University can file your H-1B petition, it must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying your offered wage meets prevailing levels. Delays in LCA certification push back your start date, so ask HR about their typical LCA timeline early.
Clarify which visa category fits your Teaching role
Teaching positions at universities can qualify under H-1B for specialty occupation roles or TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying disciplines. Ask the international office which category they're filing under, since that affects your timeline, renewal path, and dependent spouse work authorization.
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Request PERM labor certification timelines upfront for permanent roles
If your Teaching position is tenure-track or permanent, Western Carolina University may initiate PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship. PERM processing at the DOL currently runs several months, and university academic hiring calendars add further lead time, so clarify the employer's intent before signing.
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Does Western Carolina University sponsor H-1B visas for Teaching roles?
Yes, Western Carolina University sponsors H-1B visas for Teaching positions that qualify as specialty occupations, typically requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The university's international office manages the petition process, including the required Labor Condition Application filed with the DOL before USCIS can adjudicate the H-1B. Faculty and instructor roles in specialized disciplines are the most common fit.
How do I apply for Teaching jobs at Western Carolina University?
Teaching positions at Western Carolina University are posted through the university's official careers portal, organized by academic college and department. Submit your application materials, which typically include a CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy statement, and references, directly through the portal. International candidates should note sponsorship willingness in their application. You can also browse verified Teaching openings on Migrate Mate to confirm sponsorship availability before applying.
Which visa types does Western Carolina University commonly use for Teaching positions?
Western Carolina University sponsors H-1B visas for most Teaching roles requiring specialized academic expertise. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying disciplines under the USMCA. For F-1 OPT holders, the university can serve as your employer of record during your OPT period. Tenure-track or permanent Teaching roles may also qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship through PERM labor certification.
What qualifications does Western Carolina University expect for Teaching roles?
Most Teaching positions at Western Carolina University require a master's degree or doctorate in the relevant discipline, depending on the level and department. For H-1B eligibility, your degree must directly relate to the duties of the specific role. Practical teaching experience, publications, or a demonstrated research record strengthen your candidacy, particularly for tenure-track faculty positions where the hiring committee reviews credentials in depth.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Teaching role at Western Carolina University?
For H-1B sponsorship, the university must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, which typically takes one to two weeks when certified, followed by the USCIS petition. Standard USCIS processing runs three to five months; premium processing reduces this to around 15 business days. If a PERM-based Green Card process is involved for a permanent Teaching role, total timelines can extend considerably given DOL backlog and priority date movement.
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