Public Leadership & Administration Adjunct Instructor Pool 2025-2026

University of North Texas System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System invites applications for the role of Public Leadership & Administration Adjunct Instructor for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position requires a PhD, with a focus on fostering a supportive and innovative teaching environment while delivering graduate courses that emphasize public administration topics.

Qualifications

• Outstanding teaching experience in graduate-level courses.
• Commitment to empowering students and transforming lives.
• Experience in multicultural settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements teaching/learning objectives.
• Provides quality instruction in graduate Public Leadership courses.
• Undertakes responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Empowering students

Education

PhD in Public Administration or Public Affairs

Job description

Title: Public Leadership & Administration Adjunct Instructor Pool 2025-2026

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences-514000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $3,500

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility:

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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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 University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Public Leadership and Administration Graduate Adjunct Instructor for the academic year 2025-2026. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching on the UNT Dallas campus and to assist in further development of the Public Leadership and Administration Graduate Program. UNT Dallas offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21st century, learner-focused, urban, comprehensive university. At UNT Dallas, we embody the values of “Courageous Integrity”, “Be Curious”, “We Care”, “Better Together”, and “Show Your Fire”. We seek a passionate educator who is committed to empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening communities. The successful candidate will contribute to UNT Dallas’s mission to foster learning, cultivate curiosity, and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students.

Position Overview

The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Your application cannot be considered complete until all required documents have been received.

Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours on campus. The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality instruction in graduate Public Leadership and Administration courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills base. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of graduate level face-to-face, hybrid and online courses focused on pubic administration, including, but not limited to, Data Analytics and Research Methods, Public Service & Society, Performance Measurement & Monitoring, Intergovernmental Relations, Healthcare Administration, Public Health Leadership, Leading and Managing Pubic Organizations, and Public Private Partnerships.
Adjunct faculty members may be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Public Leadership program and will be required to be on campus for face-to-face and hybrid courses, as well as office hours. Adjunct instructors will also be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in Public Administration or Public Affairs with outstanding teaching experience in teaching graduate level courses. (Doctoral candidates will not be considered.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Adjunct faculty members may be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Public Leadership program and will be required to be on campus for face-to-face and hybrid courses, as well as office hours. Adjunct instructors will also be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
• Successful career in public service.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.

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.Submit a professional CV; letter of application outlining applicant’s interest, qualifications and experience for the position; contact information of three professional references and unofficial graduate transcripts to https://careers.untsystem.edu/unt-dallas/home. For additional information visit https://careers.untsystem.edu/unt-dallas/home or contact Dr. Janiece Upshaw at [e-mail]. Statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy may also be requested. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the search is closed.

For best consideration, applications should be received by July 1, 2025.

Position will remain open until filled.

The University of North Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals who bring eclectic perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to the academic community. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive—better together.
University of North Texas at Dallas is an AA/ADA/EOE

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System 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 an investigative proceeding or hearing.