Title: Adjunct Assistant - Communication Studies

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Asst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Communication Studies-121300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: commensurate upon experience

FTE:

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Department of Communication Studies cultivates communication scholarship and practice from various perspectives to foster creative, self-reflexive, and engaged leaders in their personal, professional, and civic lives. We study human communication. Our students master communication skills, research communication theories, and prepare for a variety of different careers.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

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. Adjunct Assistants are not expected to create course syllabi or assignments. Adjunct Assistants work under the leadership of another instructor, leading recitations, assessing student performance and offering timely student feedback as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

MA or MS in Communication Studies or closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching experience in Communication Studies or closely related field. Terminal degree in discipline is preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

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:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation 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.