Job Description
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-History & Political Sciences-514180
Job Location: Dallas
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
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Department Summary UNT Dallas - the first four-year public institution of higher education in the city - seeks an individual who will help shape the character of a 21st century, teaching-focused university. Candidates should be able to express enthusiastic support for the mission of the university to transform the lives of students, families and communities by providing high-quality, student-focused education in preparation for tomorrow's careers, and its vision to create the place of choice where students are inspired to learn, faculty are inspired to teach and the community is inspired to support. For more information about the university, go to:
Position Overview The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of History Adjunct Instructor for the Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 semesters.
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.
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.
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 N/A
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 N/A
Job Duties: Work Schedule: As required to meet the academic schedule.
Driving University Vehicle: No
Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions: Submit a professional CV; letter of application outlining the applicant's interest, qualifications and experience for the position; contact information for three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts to
For additional information visit or contact Dr. Matthew Babcock at Matthew.Babcock@untdallas.edu. Statements of teaching interests and teaching philosophy may also be requested from applicants.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the search is closed.
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