Adjunct Professor - Hourly

University of North Texas System; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System is seeking an Adjunct Professor - Hourly at the Health Science Center in Fort Worth. This non-tenured role focuses on student teaching and evaluation within the geriatric education framework.

Qualified candidates should possess an MD, DO, or PhD, with strong skills in geriatric education. This position offers flexibility and requires commitment to educational initiatives supporting health professions.

Qualifications

• Possess an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree.
• Strong knowledge in geriatric education principles.
• Experience with teaching and grading at an academic level.

Responsibilities

• Support educational activities within the UNT Health/TCU SAGE Program.
• Contribute to student teaching and grading activities.
• Evaluate assigned student teams.

Skills

Understanding of geriatric education principles

Experience with student teaching

Ability to evaluate student teams

Strong written communication skills

Collaborative work with faculty teams

Education

MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Title: Adjunct Professor - Hourly

Employee Classification: Adjunct Professor - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Geriatrics-300702

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

Position Overview

The Department of Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at UNT Health is seeking an Adjunct Professor (non-tenure track, hourly) to support educational activities within the UNT Health/TCU SAGE Program. The appointee will contribute to student teaching and grading activities, primarily focused on evaluation of assigned student teams. The role is academic and non-clinical in nature and will support ongoing HRSA GWEP and SAGE educational initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of geriatric education principles.
• Experience with student teaching, grading, and academic assessment.
• Ability to provide timely, structured evaluation of student teams.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary faculty teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current academic appointment at an accredited institution.
• Experience in medical education and student evaluation.
• Ability to complete all required UNT Health onboarding and compliance training.
• Established expertise in geriatrics and aging populations.
• Previous academic leadership or professor-level appointment.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• Active professional license in good standing (if applicable to degree)
• Academic credentials consistent with Professor-level appointment
• Must meet UNT Health adjunct faculty eligibility standards

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Hourly - Remote

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, see our benefits page.

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. 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.