Adjunct Instructor - Teacher Education and Administration - Graduate Level-FALL 2026

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty | Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

About Us

The University of North Texas 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 University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, employing more than 14,000 employees and educating over 49,000 students. The UNT Dallas College of Education and Human Development invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach in Teacher Education Undergraduate and/or Graduate Programs for the Fall 2026 semester.

About the Role

The Adjunct Instructor position at UNT Dallas involves teaching one or two courses per semester, depending on student enrollment. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate and/or graduate courses, fostering an engaging learning environment that supports student success. Adjunct faculty members collaborate with colleagues to maintain academic standards and align course objectives with program goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in assigned courses (undergraduate and/or graduate level).
• Create inclusive and supportive learning environments for diverse student populations.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain academic standards and program alignment.
• Integrate real-world experience into classroom instruction.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet academic demands, including day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
• Utilize learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard) and educational technology.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teacher Education, including 18 doctoral-level credit hours in bilingual education.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in public school systems, specifically in elementary education subjects.
• Texas Principal Certification.
• Texas Teacher Certification.
• Strong instructional design and course development skills.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems and digital learning tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, or online courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• University adjunct teaching experience in educational leadership.
• Experience mentoring diverse student populations.

Skills

• Effective facilitation of engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Proficiency in integrating industry-standard tools and educational technology.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or between worksites.
• Repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Pay

$3,500.00 per course (FTE).

Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule. Availability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, or online courses during day, evening, and/or weekend hours.