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University of North Texas

Adjunct Instructor - History

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A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.

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Adjunct Instructor - History University of North Texas - 4.1 Frisco, TX Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications French Mandarin History Spanish Doctoral degree in history Arabic Cantonese Mid-level American Sign Language Online learning environment experience Master's degree Vietnamese Experience working with undergraduate students Doctor of Philosophy University teaching experience Online training platform teaching experience Farsi Tagalog Master's degree in history Online instruction Teaching social sciences 2 years University experience
Full Job Description Title:
Adjunct Instructor -
History Employee Classification:
Adjunct Faculty Campus:
University of North Texas Division:
UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department:
UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci Department:
UNT-History-121800
Job Location:
Denton Salary:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidates qualifications, experience, and discipline, in acordance 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 Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.

UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary Innovative research, professional service, and stellar teaching and mentorship define the UNT Department of History, a community of 36 full-time faculty and staff, 450 undergraduate history majors, and nearly 100 MA and PhD students. The department has been long recognized in the fields of oral history and the histories of Texas and the American South. In recent decades, we have also emerged as a leader for interdisciplinary research in food studies, military history, the medical humanities, and in digital scholarship. Additional information about the department is available at: http://history.unt.edu. 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 History seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 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.
Anticipated courses:
HIST 4750
Social Studies Teaching Methods (Denton campus) U.S. Surveys to/from 1865 (Denton and Frisco campus) Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in the discipline or a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours directly related to the assigned courses(s). Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in History. Two or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Experience teaching online and the ability to use Canvas. Required License/Registration/Certifications N/A Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. 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, 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. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.