Adjunct Faculty – Child Development and Family Studies - Spring 2027

University of North Texas System • Dallas, TX

12d • Onsite

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 in early childhood education, human services, and community settings. The adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, with an emphasis on engaging instruction and student success. The College is building a pool of qualified candidates to fill vacancies as they occur. Practitioner experience and commitment to serving all individuals, including first-generation and working-adult students, are especially welcome.

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 the 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, lifespan development, developmental stages from infancy through adolescence, parenting, family relationships, and family policy.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and trauma-informed teaching approaches.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems, including Canvas.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to connect child development and family studies theories to practical applications.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain accurate course records, meet university deadlines, and collaborate with program faculty.

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 in English and Spanish.
• Practitioner experience and commitment to all individuals, first-generation students, and working-adult students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Child Development and Family Studies.
• Prepare students to support children and families across 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.
• Engage students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level