Lecturer of English

Title: Lecturer of English

Employee Classification: Visiting Lecturer

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-Languages, Linguistics & Rheto-514260

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is part of the University of North Texas System, which also includes UNT Denton and the UNT Health Fort Worth. UNT Dallas, which is a standalone university in southern Dallas, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in English, beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to participate in continued development of the UNT Dallas Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Rhetoric, which offers a B.A. degree in Applied English along with minors in Rhetoric and Writing Studies and Applied Linguistics.
We are particularly interested in student-centric, innovative, and high-impact candidates who can help lead the development of UNT Dallas’ Applied English program through excellent teaching, program development, student recruitment, and community outreach. Specifically, we seek an experienced instructor who can teach a wide range of English courses including composition, rhetoric, literature, creative writing, and technical writing. This new faculty member will also be expected to provide service to the university in the form of committee participation and leadership while also serving the community and academic field.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Applied Linguistics, beginning in Fall 2026.
The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to assist in further development of the UNT-Dallas Applied English program. UNT-Dallas offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a learner-focused comprehensive university.

Applications will be reviewed until the search is closed.
As a young university in a growing sector of Dallas, UNT-Dallas is committed to academic excellence, community engagement, and student success. We are part of the University of North Texas System, which also includes UNT-Denton, the UNT Health Sciences Center, and the UNT Dallas College of Law.

This position is responsible for teaching four (4) courses per semester. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in such service activities such as curriculum development, online course development, project development, and committee leadership.
The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing UNT Dallas’s Classroom to Career initiative—an innovative effort that bridges academic achievement and career readiness. This includes strengthening industry partnerships, embedding experiential learning (such as internships, research, and service learning) into the curriculum, integrating career and character competencies, and fostering AI fluency and essential power skills like communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. The candidate should also support the development of new academic programs aligned with workforce needs and pathways to family-sustaining careers.

Minimum Qualifications

• MA or MFA in English or other closely related field by start date.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Experience in teaching various English courses.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in service and scholarship.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and team-building communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to utilize effective pedagogy in the classroom.
• Understanding of the history and field of English and closely related fields.
• Ability to integrate technology in the classroom beyond the learning management system, especially including the understanding and use of artificial intelligence.
• Willingness to participate in service to the institution and discipline.
• Ability to stay current as an instructor and academic through professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• Ph.D. (completed or ABD) in English or other closely related field.
• Experience in using high impact teaching practices.
• Experience recruiting students to an English major.
• Experience in course and curriculum development.
• Experience in building and/or supervising student organizations.
• Experience in developing and teaching courses in various areas including composition, rhetoric, literature, creative writing, and technical writing.
• Academic experience working with a wide-ranging student population.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties

• Teaching and Student Success.
• University/Professional Service.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
  
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

According to 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. Submit CV; letter of application outlining the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; contact information for at least three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts to https://jobs.untsystem.edu/. Statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and student evaluations are encouraged to be submitted as optional materials, and can be included as part of the cover letter document. Questions can be directed to
Dr. Robert Tinajero robert.tinajero@untdallas.edu.
Zoom interviews of semi-finalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to present a job talk and teaching demonstration.

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.