Title: Clinical Assistant Professor of Gifted Education

Employee Classification: Clinical Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Educational Psychology-132310

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: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Department of Educational Psychology offers doctoral, master's, and undergraduate programs in educational psychology and special education. The department focuses on generating research, disseminating knowledge, and preparing a diverse body of scholars and practitioners for leadership in their fields while enhancing the development and effective functioning of individuals, schools, and families. The Department houses two offices, one of which is the Office of Gifted and Talented Education.

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 Educational Psychology at the University of North Texas (UNT) seeks a clinical assistant professor with expertise in gifted and talented education. Duties include expanding the Office of Gifted and Talented Education by developing and directing summer programs, Saturday enrichment classes, professional development opportunities for local educators, and information sessions for parents in the community; as well as teaching undergraduate and graduate student courses in gifted and talented education and/or educational psychology; and supporting proposals for external funding to support the work of the Office of Gifted and Talented Education. This is a non-tenure track, multi-year appointment to start Fall 2026 and renewed annually during an initial period pending satisfactory performance evaluation. Multi-year contracts are possible following this initial period. The successful candidate should possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to facilitate program development, management, and implementation. The teaching role may consist of teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in gifted and talented education and/or educational psychology. These courses could be in traditional or online formats and may be on the UNT campus or at satellite locations. Finally, the faculty member may participate in the development of the program and department through committee and service opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must hold a doctorate in Education, Educational Psychology, Gifted and Talented Education, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered as long as the doctorate is successfully defended prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with (1) experience working with a center supporting gifted and talented students, and (2) experience managing projects and administrative tasks, such as externally funded research and/or developing and leading student-centered programming.

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. All applicants must apply online at: http://jobs.untsystem.edu (select Faculty, UNT-Educational Psychology, University of North Texas – Denton).

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the chair of the department: Dr. Anne Rinn (anne.rinn@unt.edu) or the search committee chair, Dr. Selcuk Acar (selcuk.acar@unt.edu).

Review of applicants will begin October 27, 2025 and continue until the search is closed. Applicants are encouraged to continue to apply even after this initial date.

A criminal history check and official transcripts are required before employment.

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.