Adjunct Instructor- Economics

Job Description

Job Description

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

FTE:

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

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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

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