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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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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.
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Department Summary
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.
DMI offers four undergraduate programs that require creativity and collaboration among faculty as well as, in some cases, cross-course multidisciplinary integration. We integrate project-based learning and emphasize teamwork and excellent communication about complex issues in our courses. We often work with community and industry partners within class contexts.
• B.S. Project Design and Analysis (Frisco campus only)
• B.S. Applied Project Design and Analysis (Frisco campus only)
• B.S. Industrial Distribution (Frisco campus only)
• B.A.A.S. Applied Arts and Sciences (Frisco, Denton, and online)
For more information about our programs, visit our website: https://cacs.unt.edu
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Position Overview
The Department of Multidisciplinary Innovation (DMI) invites ongoing applicants for our adjunct pool. When applying for this position, please designate which program(s) and course(s) you’re qualified for and interested in. For BAAS courses, please indicate your order of preference among Frisco, Denton, and online. Curricula and course descriptions are available in the UNT Catalog: https://catalog.unt.edu
Review of applications is ongoing to fill courses as needed. For questions about DMI or this position, please contact Department Chair, Dr. Pamela Scott Bracey at Pamela.Scott-Bracey@unt.edu.
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Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
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Preferred Qualifications
• Ph.D. or ABD in a relevant field
• Minimum of 1 year university-level teaching experience
• Experience teaching in multidisciplinary or cross-disciplinary courses
• Experience with project-based curricula
• Experience teaching real-world problem solving
• Experience with hybrid/online course instruction (for B.A.A.S.)
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Work Schedule:
varies based on assignment
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Driving University Vehicle:
No
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Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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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.
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Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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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.
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