University of North Texas System·Dallas, Texas
The instructor will deliver undergraduate History courses, including U.S., Texas, and World Civilization, both face-to-face and online. Responsibilities include planning classes, implementing learning objectives, and conducting student assessments.
Title: History Adjunct Instructor Pool AY 26-27
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
University of North Texas - Dallas
Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success
SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences
Department: DAL-History & Political Science-514180
Job Location: Dallas
$3,500.00 per course
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
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The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of History Adjunct Instructor for the2026-2027 academic year. 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.
The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of History Adjunct Instructor for the 2026-2027 academic year. 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.
Work Schedule: Varies by Academic Schedule
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. 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 Survey (2305), 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.
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A Master's degree in History with at least 18 graduate hours is required, along with experience teaching core-curriculum history courses. A Ph.D. and experience teaching adults in post-secondary institutions are preferred.
Market context
In Texas, adjunct history openings often reflect steady demand for instructors who can cover core-curriculum courses across multiple terms. This role is competitive because the required master’s degree with 18 graduate hours, plus prior teaching experience, aligns with what colleges commonly seek; a Ph.D. and adult post-secondary teaching experience can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your materials to show core-course teaching experience and graduate coursework fit.
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