Adjunct Instructor: Linguistics

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

Job summary

University of North Texas invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Linguistics to teach undergraduate courses in introductory and general linguistics. The posting covers Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027, with potential assignments in sociolinguistics, semantics and pragmatics, phonetics and phonology, language and law, and ESL applications.

The selected candidate will join UNT's Linguistics Department, contributing to a diverse academic environment and collaborating with faculty

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in introductory and general Linguistics.
• Possibly teach sociolinguistics, semantics and pragmatics, phonetics and phonology.
• Support language and law topics and English as a second language applications.
• Coordinate with the department for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 assignments.

Education

Master's degree in Linguistics

Job description

Department Summary

UNT Linguistics introduces its undergraduate students to the core areas and methodologies of Linguistics, including phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, as well as specialized areas such as computational linguistics, historical linguistics, language documentation, language variation, language and law, politics of language, and more. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of linguists to excel in both academia and diverse professional settings.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Linguistics seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor of undergraduate courses in Linguistics 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

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.