English Adjunct Instructor

Title: English 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-Languages, Linguistics & Rheto-514260

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .25

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us – Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

As a young university in a growing sector of Dallas, UNTD is committed to academic excellence, community engagement, and student success. UNT Dallas is part of the University of North Texas System which also includes UNT Denton, the UNT Health Sciences Center, and the UNT Dallas College of Law. The university is fully committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and student body. For more information about UNT Dallas, please visit our website at http://untdallas.edu.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor for English for the Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 semesters.

UNT Dallas is a dynamically growing institution, and the number of available adjunct positions is dependent on student enrollment, division needs, and approval of the dean. Adjunct faculty plan classes and implement and evaluate teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in entry-level English courses, including Developmental Writing, College Writing I and II, Technical Writing, and World Literature.

Adjunct faculty members may be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Rhetoric (LLR). Adjunct instructors will also be required to include, in their courses, certain student assessment measures determined by the department.

Your application cannot be considered until all required documents have been received.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric, or Composition with outstanding teaching experience in lower-level English courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or Rhetoric, including 18 graduate hours in Rhetoric or Composition.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
• Experience developing and teaching in-person, hybrid, and online courses, preferably on Canvas.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• See Position Overview

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 of three professional references and unofficial graduate transcripts to https://careers.untsystem.edu/. For additional information visit https://careers.untsystem.edu/ or contact Robert Tinajero at Robert.Tinajero@untdallas.edu. A statement of teaching philosophy and dossier may also be requested. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the search is closed.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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