Communication and Digital Media Adjunct Instructor Pool AY 2026-2027

About the role

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for Adjunct Instructor openings for the academic year 2026-27. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching. UNT Dallas offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21st century, learner-focused, urban comprehensive university.

Responsibilities

• Plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.
• Supports UNT Dallas’s mission to foster learning, cultivate curiosity, and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students.
• Teaches undergraduate Communication & Digital Media courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills base.
• May be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Department of Communications and Digital Media.
• Compiles data on student assessment criteria.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Film Production, Script Writing, or other related discipline and outstanding experience or potential for excellence in teaching Communication-related courses.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or MFA in Communication or related field, with significant experience in applied or professional communication.
• Significant experience in college instruction.
• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
• Familiarity with online modes of delivery.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

• As per academic schedule.

Special Instructions

• To apply, please submit the following documents: professional CV, letter of application outlining your interest, qualifications, and experience, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and unofficial graduate transcripts. 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

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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, 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.