Teaching Faculty Positions - Instructors

Title : Adjunct Instructor: Merchandising & Digital Retailing

Employee Classification : Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas

Department : UNT-Merch & Digital Retailing-137300

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

The Department of Merchandising & Digital Retailing is home to the largest Fashion Merchandising program in the nation, the only Digital Retailing B.Excel

Trend analysis and forecasting

Profit-centered merchandising (Excel), E-commerce platforms, digital channels, visual merchandising and promotion, digital retail analytics, consumer analytics and visualization, trend analysis and forecasting, consumer behavior, global sourcing, sustainable merchandising, aesthetics and the environment, brand development, social psychology of dress, historic costume.

Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate courses using effective teaching methodologies that engage students in active learning.

Foster a supportive learning environment, providing students with constructive feedback and guidance on course content.

Monitor student progress through assignments, exams, and projects, ensuring fair and timely grading.

Provide availability outside of class to support student learning and professional development by maintaining office hours.

Adhere to institutional policies, academic integrity guidelines, and confidentiality requirements.

Successful candidates should have expertise in one or more of the listed subject areas, along with relevant academic and/or industry experience.

Master's degree in merchandising or closely aligned field with graduate work or industry expertise in course content.

Master's degree required in retail/merchandising

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Driving University Vehicle

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.

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.