Title: Adjunct Instructor: Public Health

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT- Rehabilitation and Health Serv-135350

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:

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 Rehabilitation & Health Services is an interdisciplinary department that houses a Ph.D. in Health Services Research, two Master’s degrees (Rehabilitation Counseling and Health Services Administration), two Bachelor’s degrees (Public Health and Rehabilitation Studies), and several minors and certificates. We focus on preparing interdisciplinary professionals and leaders who will advance and optimize quality-of-life outcomes in communities worldwide. In addition to being an innovative, student-centered instructor, the ideal candidate will be student-centered and invested in supporting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

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 Rehabilitation & Health Services seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters. 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.

The work assignments are associated with teaching undergraduate courses whose duties may include 2000, 3000, and 4000-level courses in Public Health. These courses may offer face-to-face or in an online format. The anticipated need is for Adjunct Instructors whose duties may include, but are not limited to teaching the following courses: Introduction to Public Health; Public Health Policy; Global Public Health; Public Health Management and Leadership; Ethics in Public Health Community and Public Health Education.

Minimum Qualifications

* Master’s Degree from an accredited Public Health and/or Health Services Administration or related area program.
* A minimum of three years in a public health or health services setting.
* Experience with online/hybrid/remote instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Services, Epidemiology or a closely related field.
* Higher education/university teaching experience;
* Experience using the Canvas LMS platform.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

Physical Requirements:

Environmental Hazards:

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.