University of North Texas System·Denton, Texas
The primary responsibility is to serve as an Adjunct Instructor within the Kinesiology, Health Promotion & Recreation Department, teaching various courses as needs arise across the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. Openings for teaching specific courses will develop periodically based on departmental teaching requirements at the Denton Campus.
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci
Department: UNT-Kinesiology, Hlth Promo, & Rec-132320
Job Location: Denton
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
Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
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The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion & Recreation offers a variety of programs of study in kinesiology, health promotion, and recreation, event, and sport management. The department offers teaching and non-teaching degrees and courses that fulfill university core requirements.
The Kinesiology, Health Promotion & Recreation Department seeks qualified individuals for our Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 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. Location of course offerings will be at the Denton Campus.
Must have a Master's degree in area of teaching to teach at the undergraduate level and a Ph.D (or equivalent) to teach at the graduate level.
Previous undergraduate or graduate level teaching experience in Kinesiology/Health Behavior, Fitness/Recreation, Event and Sport Management, or experience in a related field.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule: varies based on assignment
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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.
For information regarding our Benefits, click here [https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/index.php].
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. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.
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