Adjunct Instructor: Higher Education

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Higher Education

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Counseling & Higher Education-132300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

The Department of Counseling and Higher Education promotes human development through education, research, and service that advance the professions of, and scholarship in, counseling and higher education.
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 Higher Education program seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcome applicants at any time. This posting is for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters.
The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and opening to teach these courses develop on periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.
The anticipated need is for courses to be taught that will encompass several aspects of Higher Education such as history, administration, budgeting and student issues.
Teaching assignments may be located at UNT's campus in Denton or the UNT Frisco campus. The teaching location will be determined in consultation with the department prior to assignment and based on instructional needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Higher Education or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Higher Education with expertise in history, administration, budget and student issues.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

EEO Statement

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