Adjunct Instructor - DSS

The School of Data and Information Sciences (SDIS) at UNC Chapel Hill invites applications for multiple adjunct instructor positions for the 2026–2027 academic year.

About the role

Adjunct Instructors teach live, online, synchronous and asynchronous class sessions. Key responsibilities include:

• Follow a standardized course syllabus and class plan and use pre-developed instructional materials for each course.
• Effectively engage class members in discussions during class sessions, bringing the instructor’s unique background and expertise to the course experience by helping students apply their new knowledge to relevant, real-world problems.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to students as appropriate and grade student work.
• Support student learning by establishing and communicating regular office hours and responding to student issues and questions related to the course.
• Maintain regular communications with the Division Chair about students’ experiences, potential barriers, ideas for enhancement, etc.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the same or closely related discipline as the course taught.
• In lieu of an earned terminal degree, instructors may qualify by professional experience or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant work and/or teaching experience directly related to the course being taught.
• Experience teaching in higher education.

Pay

• $3,000 for a 1.5 credit-hour course
• $6,000 for a 3 credit-hour course