Adjunct Instructor - History

University of North Texas; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 2,400 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas invites qualified candidates to join the adjunct history instructor pool for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Courses may vary by term and teaching needs, including HIST 4750 and US Surveys at Denton and Frisco campuses.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in the discipline (or 18 graduate credits). Ph.D. in History is preferred, along with two years of undergraduate teaching and the ability to teach online using Canvas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the discipline or 18 graduate credit hours related to the course(s).
• Ph.D. in History preferred.
• Two or more years of teaching experience at undergraduate level; online teaching ability with Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses listed in the posting when assigned (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027).
• Develop syllabi and assessments aligned with课程 outcomes and university guidelines.
• Engage students in lectures, discussions, and online components as needed.

Skills

Online teaching

Canvas proficiency

Education

Master's degree in History or related field

Ph.D. in History

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - History

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-History-121800

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

Position Overview: The Department of History seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026 and Spring 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.

Anticipated Courses

• HIST 4750 Social Studies Teaching Methods (Denton campus)
• U.S. Surveys to/from 1865 (Denton and Frisco campus)

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree in the discipline or a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to the assigned course(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History.
• Two or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching online and ability to use Canvas.

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

For information regarding our Benefits, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/.

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 Position

Yes

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.