Public Leadership & Administration Adjunct Instructor Pool 2026-2027

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Public Leadership and Administration Graduate Adjunct Instructor for the academic year 2026-2027. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching on the UNT Dallas campus and to assist in further development of the Public Leadership and Administration Graduate Program. UNT Dallas offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21st century, learner-focused, urban, comprehensive university. 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 PhD in Public Administration or Public Affairs with outstanding teaching experience in teaching graduate level courses.
Doctoral candidates will not be considered.
Strong teaching skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
Successful career in public service.
Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.

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 on campus.
Provide quality instruction in graduate Public Leadership and Administration courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills base.
Provide instruction in a full range of graduate level face-to-face, hybrid and online courses focused on pubic administration, including, but not limited to, Data Analytics and Research Methods, Public Service & Society, Performance Measurement & Monitoring, Intergovernmental Relations, Healthcare Administration, Public Health Leadership, Leading and Managing Pubic Organizations, and Public Private Partnerships.
May be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Public Leadership program.
Be on campus for face-to-face and hybrid courses, as well as office hours.
Include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.