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Adjunct Instructor - Human Services Management & Leadership Spring 2027

 

 

Adjunct Instructor - Human Services Management & Leadership Spring 2027

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  • Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Adjunct
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Title: Adjunct Instructor - Human Services Management & Leadership Spring 2027

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-Human Services-519300

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $3,500.000

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 University of North Texas Health 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 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

The School of Human Services at UNT Dallas offers two undergraduate degree programs. The Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management, and Leadership (HSML) and a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) prepares students for work in the social service sector. We offer both professional and academic certificates.

Position Overview

UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations with industry partners—into every student’s academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value most: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Our graduates don’t just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures. We seek faculty across all disciplines who are eager to contribute to this transformative, campus-wide initiative actively.

Qualified individuals are being sought to establish a pool of readily available talented people from which these vacancies are filled as they occur. The adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about teaching and student success.

UNT Dallas is hiring for the following positions to begin, Spring 2027 semester:
Human Services Management and Leadership
Gerontology
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Substance Abuse Treatment

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching area including Social Work, Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Nonprofit Management, Mediation, Counseling Education, Public Administration, or related educational programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in online/hybrid instruction.
  • Proven teaching excellence in undergraduate instruction.
  • Knowledge of human services management principles, practices, and ethical standards.
  • Understanding of leadership theories and their application in human services settings.
  • Familiarity with all populations and responsive teaching methods.
  • Knowledge of current trends and issues in the human services field.
  • Understanding of CSHSE (Council on Standards for Human Services Education) standards.
  • Strong instructional design and course development skills.
  • Effective use of learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)
  • Ability to facilitate engaging online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor all student populations.
  • Proficient use of educational technology and digital learning tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD. In Social Work, Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Nonprofit Management, or related educational program.
  • Terminal degree in the specific discipline or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses.
  • Significant pedagogical knowledge and understanding in course development desirable.
  • Academic experience working on a campus with culturally all students, staff, and faculty.
  • Knowledge of Counsel on Standards for Human Services Education (CSHSE).
  • Bilingual skills a plus.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

State certification or licensing in the subject matter where required.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule

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, 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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