Adjunct Instructor: Educational Psychology

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

University of North Texas invites applicants for its Adjunct Instructor pool in the Department of Educational Psychology for Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. Openings to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Special Education, and Human Development & Family Science; assignments vary by semester.

Minimum qualifications: MS/PhD in SPED or HDFS or RMS with at least 18 graduate credits in SPED/HDFS/RMS.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Special Education or Human Development & Family Science or related field with minimum 18 graduate credits in SPED or HDFS or RMS.
• Experience with online teaching and Canvas is preferred.
• Experience as a special education teacher in a school setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Special Education, and Human Development & Family Science as assigned.
• Courses taught will vary by semester and department needs.
• Contribute to course development and departmental teaching activities as needed.

Education

MS/PhD in SPED or HDFS

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Educational Psychology seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs. The anticipated need is for Adjunct Instructors to teach courses that may include but are not limited to undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Special Education, Human Development & Family Science. Courses taught will depend on department need and can vary across semesters.

Minimum Qualifications

MS/Ph.D. in Special Education, Human Development and Family Science, Research Methodology; Measurement and Evaluation; and/or Statistics. or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in SPED or HDFS or RMS.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience in higher education Online teaching experience & use of canvas. Previous experience as a special education teacher in a school setting.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

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.

Benefits

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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.