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Adjunct Instructor- Principles of Economics

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Denton, Texas, United States

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Title: Adjunct Instructor- Principles of Economics

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

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

Department: UNT-Economics-121500

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $4,641.48

FTE:

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

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.

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Department Summary

The Department of Economics is actively involved in producing high-quality research and teaching courses designed to produce graduates with the economic background and quantitative skills necessary to succeed in today’s labor market or at Ph.D. programs in economics and related subjects. The department is currently made up of 14 faculty, including nine tenure system research faculty and six lecturers. We offer three undergraduate degrees in economics (BA, BS, BBA) and one master’s degree (MS in economics). Our curriculum includes economics courses on topics ranging from introductory economics through advanced theory and statistics courses. More recently, we have put more of an emphasis on workforce-integrated learning so that our graduates leave UNT well prepared to begin their 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 Department of Economics seeks qualified individuals for its adjunct applicant pool to teach Principles of Microeconomics and/or Principles of Macroeconomics. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

MA or MS in Economics for undergraduate courses;

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

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. Applicant 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, 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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