Adjunct Instructor: Teacher Education & Administration

University of North Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Teacher Education & Administration. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses based on departmental needs over multiple semesters.

Ideal candidates will have a master's degree (with 18 hours in the field) or a doctoral degree for teaching graduate-level courses, along with higher education teaching experience and familiarity with online instruction.

Qualifications

• Earned a master's degree in the appropriate field with at least 18 semester hours in the relevant field for undergraduate courses.
• Doctoral degree required for teaching graduate level courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses for the Teacher Education & Administration department.
• Participate in the Adjunct Instructor Pool for various semesters.

Skills

Higher education teaching experience

Experience with online/hybrid instruction

Education

Master's degree in the appropriate field

Doctoral degree in the appropriate field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Teacher Education & Administration

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330

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/

Position Overview

The Department of Teacher Education & Administration seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor Pool and welcomes applicants at this time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and opening to teach these courses to develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned a master's degree in the appropriate field and at least 18 semester hours in the appropriate field for undergraduate courses.
• Assignments associated with teaching graduate courses whose duties may include 5000 and 6000 level courses. A doctoral degree in the appropriate field and at least 18 semester hours in the appropriate field are required to be considered for teaching graduate level courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education teaching experience.
• Experience with online/hybrid instruction.
• Earned doctoral degree.

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.

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.