Adjunct Instructor: Media Arts

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas - Denton is seeking qualified individuals for the Adjunct Instructor pool in Media Arts. This role invites applicants to teach various courses across the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters, with assignments varying by departmental needs.

Applicants should have a Master's degree or higher in a media-related field, and experience in higher education is preferred. The position offers a flexible work schedule based on assignment and requires strong communication skills in a diverse classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or terminal degree in media arts
• Experience in higher education preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach various courses in media arts throughout multiple semesters as needed.

Education

MA, MFA, or other terminal degrees in an accepted or accredited media-related field

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor: Media Arts

Employee Classification

Adjunct Faculty

Campus

University of North Texas

Campus Division

UNT-Provost

Subdivision-Department

UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department

UNT-Media Arts-122600

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

Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility

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

Department Summary

Media Arts provides a liberal arts education that empowers students as creative media producers and critical consumers. We prepare students with the principles, skills, critical thinking, and opportunities to succeed in an ever-changing media environment. 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 Media Arts seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 207 and Summer 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• MA, MFA, or other terminal degrees in an accepted or accredited media-related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching within higher education, or have professional experience related to courses being taught.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None specified.

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

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

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.