Part-time Lecturer - Undergraduate Professional Development

The University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas' Jindal School of Management Undergraduate Programs seeks part-time lecturers to teach professional development courses for undergraduate students. These courses cover personal branding, researching companies and careers, creating resumes and LinkedIn, developing networking skills, and interview techniques to support internships and job searches.

Instructors will emphasize communication, business presentation skills, and leveraging generative AI tools to gain a

Qualifications

• Minimum education: earned graduate degree appropriate to discipline.
• Preferred: MBA or corporate teaching experience.
• Knowledge of professional development, career counseling, and current job market trends.
• Working knowledge of generative AI tools in educational contexts.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint or slide presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person professional development classes for undergraduates.
• Update weekly PowerPoint presentation decks.
• Maintain contact with students via Canvas, MS Teams, MS Outlook, etc.
• Teach students to use generative AI tools for career research and portfolios.
• Provide in-person or virtual office hours.
• Manage a teaching assistant if available.
• Coordinate with Director on student engagement and grading.
• Participate in course evaluation surveys.

Job description

Position Status

Regular part-time

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date

09/08/2026

Posting Close Date

08/31/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Job Summary

The Jindal School of Management Undergraduate Programs seeks part-time lecturers to teach required professional development courses for undergraduate students in the Naveen Jindal School of Management. These courses assist students in understanding their personal brand, researching companies and careers, creating resumes and LinkedIn profiles, developing networking skills, mastering job interview techniques, and acquiring other vital skills for success in internships and job searches. Additionally, the courses emphasize interpersonal communication, business presentation skills, and leveraging artificial intelligence tools to gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Minimum Education and Experience

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline/topic and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Preferred Education and Experience

• An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline/topic and a record of productivity and achievement in a professional environment.
• MBA with business school or corporate teaching experience
• Progressive corporate experience and a broad knowledge of business.
• Knowledge of professional development, career counseling, job search strategies, and current job market trends.
• Working knowledge of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) in educational or professional contexts
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint or other slide presentation software

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach in-person professional development classes for business school undergraduates.
• Update weekly PowerPoint presentation decks
• Maintain contact with student population in the classroom and via electronic learning and communication platforms (Canvas, MS Teams, MS Outlook, etc)
• Teach students how to use generative artificial intelligence tools to research careers and companies and to strengthen job search portfolios (resumes, LinkedIn, cover letters, elevator pitch, etc.)
• Hold in-person or virtual office hours for students
• Manage the work of a teaching assistant (if available)
• Communicate with the Director of Professional Development regarding student engagement and grading issues
• Collaborate with the Business Communication Center, the Career Management Center, and the Undergraduate Programs department regarding student engagement opportunities
• Contribute assessment information and data as requested through the administration and the Assessment Team
• Participate in course evaluation surveys.

Additional Information

Lecturers teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate sections in a given term. Appointments carry no guarantee or expectation of renewal or tenure.

Special Instructions Summary

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Supplemental Questions

• Which most accurately describes your highest earned degree?
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Doctor of Education (EdD)
  • Other Doctoral Degree (DSci, DAud, MD, etc.)
  • Specialist's Degree (EdS)
  • Professional Degree
  • Juris Doctor
  • Master's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Associate's Degree
  • Certificate
• In which Academic Discipline is your highest earned degree?

  (Open Ended Question)

• In what areas do you hold any additional licenses or certifications valid in the State of Texas?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Writing Sample
• Other Document
• Relevant URL
• Veteran Employment Preference - Form DD-214
• Teaching Evaluations

Human Resources,
800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418
Richardson,
TX 75080-3021