Adjunct Instructor: Psychology

University of North Texas System; Denton (TX); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of North Texas System seeks qualified Adjunct Instructor candidates for the Psychology department in Denton. This posting covers the Spring 2027 semester, with teaching assignments varying by semester based on department needs.

Candidates should bring graduate training in psychology and strong teaching abilities. The UNT Department of Psychology emphasizes scientific understanding and engagement with diverse student populations, including opportunities to contribute to APA-accredited

Formación

• Master's degree in Psychology or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
• Outstanding teaching experience in undergraduate Psychology courses.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate Psychology courses as assigned for the Spring 2027 semester.
• Engage students with evidence-based psychology instruction and assess learning outcomes.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication skills

Educación

Master's degree in Psychology or related field

18 graduate hours in Psychology

Descripción del empleo

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Psychology

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci

Department: UNT-Psychology-122500

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:

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

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Psychology has more than 2,300 majors because the scientific study of feeling, thinking, and behavior is relevant for a very broad range of professions. Our goal is to educate undergraduates in the scientific basis of psychological knowledge and expose students to the many ways that knowledge is applied in everyday life.
As part of the College of Public Affairs & Health Sciences, we offer undergraduate (i.e., B.A.
and B.S. Majors in Psychology) and graduate programs (i.e., PhD in Behavioral Sciences,
Clinical Psychology, and Counseling Psychology). Our Clinical and Counseling programs are
APA accredited. The UNT Department of Psychology includes ~35 faculty members, over
2,300 undergraduate majors and approximately 110 graduate students.
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 Psychology seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Spring 2027 semester. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach this courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology
• Outstanding teaching experience in teaching undergraduate Psychology courses

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology
• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution
• Excellent communication skills

Required License/Registration/Certifications

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.

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.