Title: Adjunct Professor - Public Health - Spring 2026

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-Public Health-519400

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $3,500.00

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The School of Human Services at UNT Dallas offers three undergraduate degree programs.

• The Bachelor’s degree in Public Health.
• The Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management, and Leadership (HSML)
• The Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS)

These programs prepare students for work in the public health, nonprofit leadership and social service sectors. We offer both professional and academic certificates.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor to teach in the Department of Public Health.

UNT Dallas – the first four-year public institution of higher education in the city – seeks an individual who will help shape the character of a 21st century, teaching-focused university. Candidates should be able to express enthusiastic support for the mission of the university to transform the lives of students, families, and communities. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality, student-focused education in preparation for tomorrow’s careers, and its vision to create the place of choice where students are inspired to learn, faculty are inspired to teach, and the community is inspired to support. For more information about the university, go to: http://untdallas.edu/

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Public Health with outstanding experience in teaching Public Health courses, OR
• Master's degree in another health professions field with at least 18 graduate hours in Public Health
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in online/hybrid instruction.
• Proven teaching excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties: The number of available positions depends on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Your application will only be reviewed once all required documents are submitted.
Responsibilities include:

Course Planning & Instruction: Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction for undergraduate Public Health courses, including but not limited to:

• Introduction to Public Health
• Program Planning and Evaluation
• Health Promotion
• Health Policy
• Epidemiology
• Assessment: Design and evaluate teaching objectives and student learning outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH, PhD) with significant outstanding teaching experience.
• Terminal degree in the specific discipline or a closely related discipline.
• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
• Experience teaching and developing online courses in the Canvas Learning Management System (Canvas).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

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, 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.