What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor: Teacher Education & Administration position at University of North Texas - Denton?
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.
FTE:
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The Department of Teacher Education and Administration seeks to improve educational practice through the generation of knowledge and to prepare professionals who serve students. Our focus is on the preparation of highly competent educators, educational researchers, and administrators who employ current theory and research as they fill these important roles. The department also provides service to educational institutions, governmental agencies, and practitioners at all levels.
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 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
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.
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, 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.
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.