Adjunct Faculty – Child Development and Family Studies - Spring 2027
About The Position
The University of North Texas at Dallas seeks adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate courses in Child Development and Family Studies. Instructors prepare students to support children and families across early childhood education, human services, and community settings. Candidates with practitioner experience and a commitment to serving all individuals, including first-generation and working-adult students, are especially welcome. The university is building a pool of talented candidates to fill vacancies as they occur. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about teaching and student success. UNT Dallas’s Classroom to Career initiative integrates experiential learning—including internships, service learning, and industry-partner projects—into students’ academic journeys. Faculty across disciplines are encouraged to contribute to this campus-wide initiative. The position is based at the University of North Texas at Dallas in Dallas. The schedule is as required to meet the academic schedule. The position is security sensitive. Applicants must provide at least two professional references, a cover letter describing teaching interests and experience with children and families, a current CV, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required upon hire), and a teaching philosophy or sample syllabus. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for an adjunct pool.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Child Development, Family Studies, Human Development and Family Sciences, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field.
- At least 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
- Knowledge of child development theory, family systems, developmentally appropriate practice, lifespan development, and developmental stages from infancy through adolescence.
- Understanding of parenting, family relationships, family systems, and family policy.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and trauma-informed teaching approaches.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Skill in developing and delivering engaging instruction using active-learning strategies.
- Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems, including Canvas.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to teach and engage students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to connect child development and family studies theories to practical applications.
- Ability to assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Ability to maintain accurate course records and meet university deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate with program faculty and work within university policies and academic standards.
- Applicants must submit at least two professional references, a cover letter, a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and a teaching philosophy or sample syllabus.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a related field.
- College-level teaching experience, including online or hybrid instruction.
- At least two years of professional experience with children and families, such as Head Start, family services, or child welfare.
- Relevant credentials, such as CFLE, Texas educator certification, or CDA trainer experience.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
- Practitioner experience and commitment to serving all individuals, including first-generation and working-adult students.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in Child Development and Family Studies.
- Prepare students to support children and families in early childhood education, human services, and community settings.
- Develop and deliver engaging instruction using active-learning strategies.
- Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate course records and meet instructional, grading, reporting, and university deadlines.
- Work collaboratively with program faculty and follow university policies and academic standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
