Political Science Adjunct Instructor Pool, AY 2026-2027
About The Position
The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for Political Science 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 History and Political Science. 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.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in political science with outstanding teaching experience in teaching foundational-level Political Science courses, OR a master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Political Science; with outstanding teaching experience in teaching lower-level Political Science courses.
- Strong teaching skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Political Science or Ph.D./Ed.D. in Political Science, or equivalent, including 18 graduate hours in Political Science.
- Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Experience teaching and developing online courses.
Responsibilities
- Plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes in conjunction with the Program Coordinator.
- Undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.
- Provide instruction for lower-division Political Science courses, including American Government I (National), American Government II (state), Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to Public Policy, and various other political science courses.
- Include, in their courses, certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.
Benefits
- For information regarding our Benefits, click here [https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/index.php].
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
