Chemistry Adjunct Instructor Pool AY 2026-2027

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for Adjunct Instructor Positions for Academic Year 2026-2027. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to assist in further development of the UNT Dallas Department of Natural Sciences. At UNT Dallas, we embody the values of “Courageous Integrity”, “Be Curious”, “We Care”, “Better Together”, and “Show Your Fire”. We seek a passionate educator who is committed to empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening communities. The successful candidate will contribute to UNT Dallas’s mission to foster learning, cultivate curiosity, and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students. Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction for General Chemistry, Chemistry for non-science majors, and the associated labs. Most of these labs are offered in the afternoon or evenings. Instruction for science lecture courses (Earth Science, Environmental Science) for non-majors may also be possible.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Chemistry with outstanding teaching experience in teaching lower level Biology courses OR a Master’s degree in Science Education with at least 18 graduate hours in Chemistry with outstanding teaching experience in teaching lower-level science courses.
Strong teaching skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in Chemistry with significant experience in Higher Education.
Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience teaching and developing online courses.

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.
Provide instruction for General Chemistry, Chemistry for non-science majors, and the associated labs.
Provide instruction for science lecture courses (Earth Science, Environmental Science) for non-majors may also be possible.