Adjunct Instructor: Information Technology & Decision Sciences

University of North Texas System; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Texas System seeks qualified individuals for an Adjunct Instructor pool in the Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences.

This posting covers Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters for teaching introductory undergraduate courses in IS and Management Science/Decision Sciences/Business Analytics, plus courses in information security, programming, database management, and a one-credit BUSI 3100 on MS Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master’s in IS/MS or closely related field (18 grad hours for some courses).
• PhD preferred for graduate courses; AACSB or equivalent accreditation preferred.
• Teaching and/or practical experience may be required for some courses.
• MS Excel proficiency for BUSI 3100 referenced course.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of introductory undergraduate courses in IS and Decision Sciences.
• Teach technical courses in information security and programming (Python/Java).
• DeliverBUSI 3100 focusing on Excel proficiency and reporting.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Student mentorship

Education

Master’s degree in IS/MS or related field

18 graduate credit hours in IS/MS or related field

PhD in IS/MS for graduate courses

AACSB accreditation or similar

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Information Technology & Decision Sciences

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business

Department: UNT-Info Tech & Decision Sci-131320

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.

Position Overview

The Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor Pool. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. Adjunct Instructors will teach a range of introductory undergraduate courses in Information Systems and Management Science/Decision Sciences/Business Analytics, as well as technical courses in information security, object‑oriented programming (Python and Java), information systems development, database management, and a one‑credit professional development course BUSI 3100 focused on MS Excel proficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in IS and/or MS or a closely related field for teaching undergraduate BCIS and DSCI courses (2xxx‑4xxx). Teaching and/or practical experience may be required for some courses.
• For teaching BUSI 3100, a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in IS, MS, business administration, finance, accounting, data analytics, or a closely related field, and teaching and/or practical experience using MS Excel for reporting and decision making.
• For teaching graduate courses, a Ph.D. in IS and/or an MS or a closely related field.
• Degrees must be from an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) or a similarly accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree in the discipline is preferred.
• Work experience in the area of the course taught and/or teaching experience in the field. For advanced courses, demonstrated knowledge of that area, which may be through work, teaching experience, or transcripts.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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.