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

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of North Texas at Dallas College of Education and Human Development invites applications for the position Adjunct Instructor to teach in Teacher Education Undergraduate and/or Graduate Programs for the Fall 2026 semester. UNT Dallas – the first public institution of higher education in Dallas – offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21st century, learner-focused, urban comprehensive university. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments. The Adjunct Instructor position at UNT Dallas involves teaching one or two courses per semester, depending on the institution's needs based on student enrollment. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate courses and or graduate courses. This role requires a commitment to fostering an engaging and learning environment that supports student success. Adjunct faculty members are expected to collaborate with colleagues to maintain academic standards and ensure the alignment of course objectives with program goals.

Requirements

Doctorate degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teacher Education with at least 18 credit hours at the doctoral level in bilingual education.
A minimum of three years teaching, in the public-school systems in elementary education subjects
Texas Principal Certification
Academic experience working on a campus with students, staff and faculty
Experience in working with industry-standard tools and programming languages for analytics.
Strong instructional design and course development skills
Effective use of learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
Ability to facilitate engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor wide student populations
Proficient use of educational technology and digital learning tools
Ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments
Ability to assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff
Ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet academic demands
Ability to integrate real-world human services experience into classroom instruction
Teacher education, state certification in subject matter
Texas Teacher Certification

Nice To Haves

Availability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, or online for both day, evening, and/or weekend courses.
University adjunct teaching experience in educational leadership

Responsibilities

Teach one or two courses per semester, depending on the institution's needs based on student enrollment.
Deliver high-quality instruction in undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses.
Foster an engaging and learning environment that supports student success.
Collaborate with colleagues to maintain academic standards and ensure the alignment of course objectives with program goals.