History Adjunct Instructor

Title: History Adjunct Instructor

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences-514000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $3,500

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

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Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of History Adjunct Instructor for the Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 semesters. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to assist in further development of the UNT Dallas History program. At UNT-Dallas, we embody the values of “Courageous Integrity,” “Be Curious,” “We Care,” “Better Together,” and “Show Your Fire.” We seek a passionate educator who is committed to empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening communities. The successful candidate will contribute to UNT Dallas’s mission to foster learning, cultivate curiosity, and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students.

Position Overview

The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Your application cannot be considered until all required documents have been received.

Adjunct instructors plan classes and implement and evaluate teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. An adjunct instructor undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of undergraduate History courses within UNT Dallas’s History major, including core-curriculum U.S. History (2610-U.S. History to 1865, and 2620-U.S. History since 1865), Texas History (4700), and World Civilization courses (1050-World Civilization I, 1060-World Civilization II), and there may be an opportunity to teach upper-level courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in History with at least 18 graduate hours in History.
• Outstanding experience in teaching core-curriculum U.S. History, Texas History, and World Civilization courses (both face-to-face and online).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Adjunct faculty members will be required to use texts and meet certain content parameters set by the Department of History. Adjunct instructors also will be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria. Additional information about course design, assessment criteria and texts can be obtained from Dr. Matthew Babcock at Matthew.Babcock@untdallas.edu

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History with significant experience in higher education.
• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

Physical Requirements:

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards:

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule:

According to academic schedule

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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