Adjunct Instructor :Social Work

University of North Texas System; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Social Work for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. Responsibilities include teaching courses in both the BSW and MSW programs, primarily in-person at the Denton campus, with an emphasis on diverse methodologies to serve a varied student population.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work and at least two years of post-master’s practice experience. Ideal candidates will have licensure as a social worker and previous college teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work with at least two years of post-master’s social work practice experience.
• Licensure as a social worker at the LMSW or LCSW level is preferred.
• Previous college teaching experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the BSW and MSW programs.
• Courses may include Social Welfare Policy, Human Behavior, and Field Seminar.
• Primarily face-to-face instruction during the day on the UNT Denton campus.

Skills

Master’s degree in Social Work

Post-master’s social work practice experience

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor :Social Work

Employee Classification

Adjunct Faculty

Campus

Denton

Division

UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department

UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci

Department

UNT-Social Work-135330

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/

Department Summary

The Department of Social Work at UNT houses both graduate and undergraduate programs. Our BSW and MSW programs develop generalist social work practitioners who will optimize quality-of-life outcomes in communities worldwide by helping people overcome the challenges associated with abuse, poverty, homelessness, addiction, disability, illness and discrimination. Graduates practice in a variety of areas including integrated healthcare settings, hospice, substance abuse treatment, mental health, child welfare, aging, criminal justice, veterans, military and first responders, and more.

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 Social Work 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 available vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses may develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs. The anticipated need is for adjunct instructors to teach courses across the curriculum in both the BSW and MSW programs. Examples of courses include Social Welfare Policy, Human Behavior, and Field Seminar. Both of our programs are primarily face to face with most classes meeting during the day on the UNT Denton campus. There is limited opportunity for online teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work with at least two years of post-master’s social work practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensure as a social worker at the LMSW or LCSW level. Previous college teaching experience.

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.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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.