Adjunct Instructor- Economics

Title: Adjunct Instructor- Economics Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci Department: UNT-Economics-121500 Job Location: Denton Salary: $4,641.48 Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit Department Summary The Department of Economics is actively involved in producing high-quality research and teaching courses designed to produce graduates with the economic background and quantitative skills necessary to succeed in today's labor market or at Ph.D. programs in economics and related subjects. The department is currently made up of 14 faculty, including nine tenure system research faculty and six lecturers. We offer three undergraduate degrees in economics (BA, BS, BBA) and one master's degree (MS in economics). Our curriculum includes economics courses on topics ranging from introductory economics through advanced theory and statistics courses. More recently, we have put more of an emphasis on workforce-integrated learning so that our graduates leave UNT well prepared to begin their careers. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. Position Overview The Department of Economics seeks a qualified individual to serve as an adjunct instructor to teach an in-person section of our history of economic thought course in the Fall 2026 and/or the Spring of 2027. The focus of the course is the development of economic thinking from early philosophers through development of the classical and neoclassical schools of thought. The course is an upper-level elective and enrollment is usually between 25-40 students. Minimum Qualifications MA or MS in Economics for undergraduate courses Ph.D. in Economics for graduate courses Preferred Qualifications Two years of teaching experience at a university or community college including previous experience teaching a history of economic thought class Required License/Registration/Certifications N/A Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule varies based on assignment 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 submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Texas - Denton