Adjunct Instructor: Information Technology & Decision Sciences

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas invites qualified applicants to join its Adjunct Instructor Pool in the Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences. This posting covers Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters, with openings depending on teaching needs and course demand.

Duties may include teaching undergraduate BCIS and DSCI courses (2xxx-4xxx), information security, programming (Python/Java), database management, and BUSI 3100 to help students develop MS Excel proficiency

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 18 graduate credit hours in IS/MS or related field.
• PhD for graduate courses in IS or related field.
• Teaching experience may be required for some courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate BCIS/DSCI courses (2xxx-4xxx) as part of adjunct duties.
• Teach BUSI 3100 to develop MS Excel proficiency and certify Excel skills.
• Duties vary by semester based on department teaching needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

MS Excel experience

Education

Master's degree

18 graduate credit hours in IS/MS or related field

PhD for graduate courses

AACSB or similar accreditation

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.

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

Position Overview

The Department of Information Technology & Decision Sciences 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 arise periodically, depending on the department's teaching needs.

The anticipated need is for Adjunct Instructors whose duties may include, but are not limited to, teaching introductory undergraduate courses in Information Systems (IS) and Management Science/Decision Sciences/Business Analytics (MS) courses, as well as technical undergraduate and graduate courses in information security, object-oriented programming (Python and Java), information systems development, and database management. In addition, we are looking for adjunct instructors to teach BUSI 3100, a one-credit professional development course that helps students develop proficiency with MS Excel and prepares students to take an MS Excel certification exam.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates for teaching undergraduate BCIS and DSCI courses (2xxx-4xxx) must possess a master's degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in IS and/or MS or a closely related field. Teaching and/or practical experience may be required for some courses.
• Candidates for teaching BUSI 3100 must possess a master's degree and 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.
• Candidates for teaching graduate courses require 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.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

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

Benefits information is available through the internal resources.

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.