Adjunct Faculty Assistant: Fall 2027

University of North Texas System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Engagement in civic activities

Access to legal education resources

Job summary

The University of North Texas System is seeking an Adjunct Faculty Assistant to support teaching in Client Interviewing and Counseling and/or Negotiation and Conflict Management for the Spring 2026 semester.

This role involves leading students through practical simulations, grading their performance, and collaborating with full-time professors. Applicants must hold a J.D. degree, have at least 5 years of legal practice experience, and be committed to educational excellence in a law school environment.

Qualifications

• Must have practiced law for at least 5 years with good standing in Texas.
• Ability to achieve excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
• Strong commitment to the goals of the College of Law.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching Client Interviewing and Counseling and/or Negotiation and Conflict Management.
• Lead small groups of students through interviewing or negotiation simulations.
• Grading simulations and coaching students throughout the course.

Skills

Client representation

Teaching and mentoring

Verbal communication

Writing communication

Collaboration

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Title

Adjunct Faculty Assistant: Spring 2026

Department Summary

The UNT-Dallas College of Law welcomes applications from experienced attorneys who are interested in serving as Adjunct Faculty Assistant Professors to assist the Full Time Professor in teaching the Negotiation and Conflict Management course and Client Interviewing and Counseling during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semester.

The UNT Dallas College of Law is a public law school in downtown Dallas with a full‑time day division and a part‑time evening division. The College of Law’s goals are:

• Widening access to legal education for those who could be superb legal professionals but who cannot realistically access a legal education given factors including location, cost, and the current role of the LSAT in admission to and financing of law school.
• Providing an educational program focused on excellence in developing practice‑related competencies, through a curriculum mapped to those competencies and using best instructional practices, including multiple formative and summative assessment throughout, engaged class design, and a spectrum of experiential education.
• Creating opportunity for our students by keeping tuition and debt low and producing graduates with high value and ability in multiple segments of the market for legal services.
• Becoming a national leader in advancing understanding of best legal education practices, of professional formation, and of the relationship between legal education and the evolving practice and business of law.
• Improving access to justice for underserved legal needs.
• Serving as a valuable partner in civic engagement with the City of Dallas and the North Texas region.

Adjunct Faculty Assistant members are a critical part of the College of Law’s learning community and will be involved in co‑curricular activities and programs relating to student learning and professional formation throughout law school. Because the educational program strives for excellence in developing practice‑related competencies, Adjunct Faculty Assistant members will be expected to follow the instructional and curricular practices of the College of Law.

Position Overview

The appointment will be as Adjunct Faculty Assistant to assist in teaching Client Interviewing and Counseling and/or Negotiation and Conflict Management by leading small groups of students through interviewing or negotiation simulations. Classes will be delivered in person at the UNT Dallas College of Law downtown location.

Client Interviewing and Counseling sessions will meet for approximately 10 sessions.

Negotiation and Conflict Management will meet for approximately 10 sessions.

Adjunct Faculty will work in pairs to lead/coach small groups of students through either interviewing simulations or negotiation simulations that are created and/or provided by the Assistant Professor of the Course. Adjunct Professors do not create/design any aspect of the course but are responsible for grading the simulations and coaching the students. Multiple positions may be available for both time frames, although there are considerably more slots for the Client Interviewing and Counseling course. While preferences for courses will be considered, depending on student enrollment and the number of returning Adjunct Faculty, the number of available positions may be limited.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited institution and is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing.
• Has practiced law for at least 5 years; superb academic and professional qualifications.
• Practice experience that is sufficiently extensive and high quality to be a foundation for teaching in the College of Law’s educational program.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in guiding and mentoring professional formation of students.
• Commitment to the goals of the College of Law and its curricular and instructional methods and goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 5 years experience representing clients including corporate clients, as a representative of a government entity (such as the State of Texas) as a judge or as in‑house counsel.
• Applicant lawyers should be competent, committed and dedicated to the interest of the client and with zeal in advocacy on the clients’ behalf.
• Applicant lawyers should also be able to engage in and demonstrate professional conduct when engaging with students.
• Faculty Adjunct Assistants often work collaboratively with the Professor of the course.
• Deep understanding of their field and ability to effectively convey complex concepts.
• Strong verbal & writing communication is essential for interacting with students, colleagues and administrators.
• Faculty Adjunct Assistants need to build rapport with students and colleagues.
• Foster a positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Be adaptable to different teaching styles and course requirements.
• Must be able to provide constructive feedback to students.
• Committed to turning in grade sheets/rubrics timely.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Requires current law license/JD and be in good standing.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please also provide a cover letter identifying which subject you would like to assist with.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent– discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.