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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailTitle: Public Leadership & Administration Adjunct Instructor Pool 2025-2026
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas
Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success
SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences
Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences-514000
Job Location: Dallas
Salary: $3500
FTE: .48
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview:
Department Summary
The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Public Leadership and Administration Graduate Adjunct Instructor for the academic year 2025-2026. 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 Dallass mission to foster learning cultivate curiosity and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students.
Position Overview
The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment division needs and dean approval. Your application cannot be considered complete until all required documents have been received.
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 on campus. The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality instruction in graduate Public Leadership and Administration courses matching the instructors background education and skills base. The successful applicant will be expected to 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.
Adjunct faculty members may be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Public Leadership program and will be required to be on campus for face-to-face and hybrid courses as well as office hours. Adjunct instructors will also be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department and to compile data on those assessment criteria.
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in Public Administration or Public Affairs with outstanding teaching experience in teaching graduate level courses. (Doctoral candidates will not be considered.)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Adjunct faculty members may be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Public Leadership program and will be required to be on campus for face-to-face and hybrid courses as well as office hours. Adjunct instructors will also be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department and to compile data on those assessment criteria.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
Successful career in public service.
Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Job Duties:
Physical Requirements:
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards:
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule:
Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member including office hours.
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been a professional CV; letter of application outlining applicants interest qualifications and experience for the position; contact information of three professional references and unofficial graduate transcripts to For additional information visit or contact Dr. Janiece Upshaw at Statement of teaching interests and teaching philosophy may also be requested. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the search is closed.
For best consideration applications should be received by July 1 2025.
Position will remain open until filled.
The University of North Texas at Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from individuals who bring eclectic perspectives experiences and backgrounds to the academic community. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrivebetter together.
University of North Texas at Dallas is an AA/ADA/EOE
Benefits:
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EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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