Adjunct Instructor: Media Arts

Title: Adjunct Instructor: Media Arts


Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty


Campus: University of North Texas


Division: UNT-Provost


SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci


Department: UNT-Media Arts-122600


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


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Department Summary


Media Arts provides a liberal arts education that empowers students as creative media producers and critical consumers. We prepare students with the principles, skills, critical thinking, and opportunities to succeed in an ever-changing media environment.

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 Media Arts seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 207 and Summer 2027 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.


Minimum Qualifications


MA, MFA, or other terminal degrees in an accepted or accredited media-related field.


Preferred Qualifications


Experience teaching within higher education, or have professional experience related to courses being taught


Required License/Registration/Certifications

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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EEO Statement


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