Adjunct Instructor: Linguistics

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas seeks qualified individuals for Adjunct Instructor roles in Linguistics to teach undergraduate courses in introductory and general areas. This posting covers Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027, with potential instruction also in sociolinguistics, semantics and pragmatics, phonetics and phonology, language and law, and English as a second language applications.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in Linguistics and prior teaching experience as an assistant or

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Linguistics with prior teaching experience as an assistant or instructor of record.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Linguistics with experience teaching courses such as 'Language of Now' and 'Semantics and Pragmatics'.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in introductory and general linguistics areas.
• Potential instruction in sociolinguistics, semantics and pragmatics, phonetics and phonology, language and law, and teaching English as a second language applications.

Skills

Teaching experience as assistant or-in

Education

Master's degree in Linguistics

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Linguistics

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas, Denton

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub-Division-Department: UNT-College of Information

Department: UNT-Linguistics-133320

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.

Fte: (Information not specified)

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

Position Overview

The Department of Linguistics seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor roles teaching undergraduate courses in introductory and general areas. The posting is for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027. Potential instruction also needed in sociolinguistics, semantics, phonetics and phonology, language and law, and teaching English as a second language applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Linguistics and prior experience teaching as an assistant or instructor of record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Linguistics, experience teaching or assisting in courses such as "Language of Now" and "Semantics and Pragmatics".

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based on assignment.

Security Sensitive Position

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

Benefits are available based on university policy. For more information, refer to HR resources.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit–and takes actions to prevent–and 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.