Title: Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy & Religion

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

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

Department: UNT-Philosophy & Religion-122200

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 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

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 Philosophy and Religion is recognized nationally and internationally for its strength in social and environmental philosophy. We offer the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Philosophy, with courses spanning the history of Western, Asian, and European philosophy and religion. Students build a strong foundation in philosophy’s core areas—history, epistemology, logic, metaphysics, and ethics—while also exploring faculty specializations in environmental philosophy, philosophy of science and technology, political philosophy, as well as innovative courses on climate change, energy, food, water, and world religions.

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 Department of Philosophy and Religion is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Fall 2025 to teach PHIL 1400: Ethics and Society (Texas Common Core 2306: Introduction to Ethics). This position serves as a mid-term replacement for a section with approximately 45 students, composed primarily of non-majors and underclassmen. The instructor will be responsible for delivering course content, fostering student engagement, and ensuring continuity of instruction for the remainder of the semester.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in the discipline or a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to the assigned courses(s).

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include experience teaching college-level courses, familiarity with the Canvas learning management system, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student population. The candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both students and staff.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

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

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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, 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.