Title: Clinical Assistant /Associate /Professor - Multidisciplinary Studies with a focus in Professional Communications

Employee Classification: Clinical Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Applied&Collab Studies

Department: UNT-Multidisciplinary Innovation-135334

Job Location: Frisco

Salary: Varies based on experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

UNT is a Carnegie Tier 1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution, with a diverse population of over 40,000 students. We seek faculty eager to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, and who have a willingness to engage beyond the classroom in areas such as mentoring, career coaching, advising, recruiting, curriculum development, student clubs, and public and private sector engagement.

The successful candidate will be a part of the Department of Multidisciplinary Innovation (DMI), a multidisciplinary department with a highly collaborative and collegial culture housed within the College of Applied and Collaborative Studies (CACS). We are a leader in project-based education, providing students unique opportunities to learn through collaboration with industry partners and other UNT academic units. We value authentic learning experiences that intentionally interweave liberal arts, data analysis, and design principles within the context of problems and projects that build 21st-century professional skills. DMI offers classes and serves students on both the Denton and Frisco campuses as well as online.

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 Multidisciplinary Innovation (DMI) invites applications for an open-rank clinical faculty member to teach and mentor students in several DMI undergraduate programs, beginning Fall 2025. We seek a candidate with a multidisciplinary background who has the credentials to teach undergraduate courses in communication studies and other courses across our programs. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation requires 18 graduate credit hours or more in the teaching discipline. The ideal candidate has experience applying and teaching communication skills in an industry and higher education context.

The successful candidate will teach communication-related topic courses within multiple DMI programs, with a primary focus in the Project Design and Analysis, Applied Project Design and Analysis, and Industrial Distribution programs. The successful candidate may also teach courses within the North Texas NOW! dual credit program. Classes may include, but are not limited to, Applied Professional Communications, Team Development, Pathways to Civic Engagement, Intro. to Communication (for dual credit only), and project workshops.

All DMI programs have project-based learning curricula that require creativity and collaboration among faculty as well as cross-course multidisciplinary integration. Priority will be given to candidates who can contribute toward multiple aspects of DMI programs. In your cover letter, please describe how you could contribute to our programs, listing specific courses and how your experience aligns with those courses. Candidates who also have a background in Digital Design (UX, UI, Product Design) are strongly encouraged to apply.

DMI houses 4 undergraduate degree programs, all containing project-based learning curricula. A summary of DMI programs is below, including links to more information as well as UNT Catalog links that include a full list of courses within each degree program. The candidate in this position may also have the opportunity to contribute to building new undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• B.S. Project Design and Analysis (PDA): https://cacs.unt.edu/programs/project-design-and-analysis
o PDA is a 3-year cohort-based program focused on project management, design thinking, and data analysis.
o UNT Catalog-PDA: http://catalog.unt.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=35&poid=16384&hl

• B.S. Applied Project Design and Analysis (APDA): https://cacs.unt.edu/programs/applied-project-design-and-analysis
o APDA is the transfer-friendly version of the PDA program.
o UNT Catalog-APDA: http://catalog.unt.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=35&poid=16399&hl

• B.S. Industrial Distribution (ID): https://cacs.unt.edu/programs/industrial-distribution
o ID involves the design, manufacturing, and distribution of products within high-tech industries.
o UNT Catalog-ID: http://catalog.unt.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=35&poid=16410&hl

• B.A.A.S. Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS): https://cacs.unt.edu/programs/applied-arts-sciences
o BAAS provides a flexible and practical pathway designed for non-traditional students to combine academic knowledge with real-world application.
o UNT Catalog-BAAS: http://catalog.unt.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=35&poid=15935&hl

The successful candidate will be an innovative and collaborative educator with the capacity to foster student success, both within the classroom and in mentoring relationships, with a demonstrated capacity to engage individuals across a spectrum of backgrounds, ages, levels of experience, and career aspirations. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of teaching excellence and demonstrated support of student success.

This position will be based at UNT’s branch campus located in Frisco, Texas. This effort is the first phase in UNT’s partnership with the City of Frisco to create a campus focused on career readiness for the 21st Century. UNT at Frisco supports nearly 30 undergraduate and graduate degrees and more than 3,000 students. The first building for the new campus, a 100,000 square foot $115 million dollar facility, began offering courses during spring 2023. Faculty will be based at UNT at Frisco but may also teach at the Denton campus or online. Night and weekend classes may be included in the teaching load.

DMI Clinical faculty generally teach 3 courses per semester with negotiated course load reductions possible for variable recruiting, professional activities, program advising, course development, assisting with accreditation, providing career guidance to students, or other professional development and service activities. Actual course loads are assigned based on program needs and determined by the Chair of DMI. Clinical faculty are also expected to engage in scholarly and professional activity as well as service to the department and college. This position is a professional track, 9-month appointment. The initial appointment is 3-years and is renewable. There may be opportunities for summer teaching, depending on program needs. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Review of applicants will begin immediately for a Fall 2025 start.

Minimum Qualifications

•Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours or more of communication studies, strategic communication, organizational communication, or related discipline.
•Minimum of 1 year university-level teaching experience.
•Professional experience in industry, with a strong grasp of digital communication tools such as social media and online collaboration platforms, and how they fit into current professional communication practices.
•Skilled in leading workshops, facilitating group activities, and/or conducting training sessions, particularly in areas like conflict resolution, public speaking, and effective communication techniques.
•Capable of using active learning methods, including exercises for impromptu speaking, role-play scenarios, and structured peer feedback activities.
•Proficient in creating and evaluating project-based assignments that blend communication theories with hands-on skill development.
•Well-versed in using communication technologies (e.g., video conferencing, digital storytelling applications) to enhance both in-person and online learning experiences.
•Familiar with concepts like spontaneous communication, narrative techniques, and effective team collaboration strategies.
•A record of teaching excellence.
•Willingness to collaborate across traditional boundaries, within and across the university and with partners in the public and private sectors.
•Willingness to implement a project-based learning approach in the classroom through intensive collaboration with other faculty members and industry partners.
•Ability and willingness to teach several different communication-related, including Applied Professional Communications.
•Values authentic learning experiences that intentionally interweave liberal arts, data analysis, and design principles within the context of problems and projects that build 21st-century professional skills.

Preferred Qualifications

•Ph.D. or other terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours or more of communication studies, strategic communication, organizational communication, or related discipline.
•Involvement with industry partners in the classroom.
•Experience with project-based curricula.
•Experience teaching real-world problem solving.
•Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary faculty.
•Experience with cross-class/cross-disciplinary integration.
•Experience with Digital Design (UX, UI, Product Design).
•Service to the profession as evidenced through membership in professional organizations and related activities.
•Background and/or interest in undergraduate student mentoring.
•Desire to take service leadership roles and seek career development and promotion.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

In your cover letter, please describe how you could contribute to our programs, listing specific courses and how your experience aligns with those courses.

Review of applicants will begin immediately for a Fall 2025 start.

Questions about this position should be directed to the Search Chair, Thomas Brindle, at Thomas.Brindle@unt.edu.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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