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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 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.
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Department Summary
The UNT Dallas College of Law is an ABA Fully Approved public law school in downtown Dallas with a fulltime day division and a part-time evening division. The College of Laws goals are: (1) widening access to legal education for those who could be superb legal professionals but who cannot realistically access a legal education given factors including location, cost, and the current role of the LSAT in admission to and financing of law school; (2) providing an educational program focused on excellence in developing practice related competencies, through a curriculum mapped to those competencies and using best instructional practices, including multiple formative and summative assessment throughout, engaged class design, and a spectrum of experiential education; (3) creating opportunity for our students by keeping tuition and debt low and producing graduates with high value and ability in multiple segments of the market for legal services; (4) becoming a national leader in advancing understanding of best legal education practices, of professional formation, and of the relationship between legal education and the evolving practice and business of law; (5) improving access to justice for underserved legal needs; and (6) serving as a valuable partner in civic engagement with the City of Dallas and the North Texas region.
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Position Overview
The UNT Dallas College of Law welcomes applications from experienced lawyers, judges, and law school instructors who are interested in serving as Visiting Assistant Professor of Law during the 2026 - 2027 academic year.
APPOINTMENT: The appointment will be as a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach twelve credit hours for the academic year. The professor will teach Interviewing and Counseling, and Negotiations and Conflict Resolution. These courses are required for all College of Law students. Each involves teaching students, conducting practice workshops, and supervising adjunct faculty assistants assigned to lead workshops.
UNT Dallas is bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness through our innovative Classroom to Career initiative. This initiative integrates experiential learning—such as internships, service learning, and project-based collaborations—with partners in education, health, and industry—into every student’s academic journey. By emphasizing high-impact practices, we prepare students with both disciplinary expertise and the essential skills employers value: communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Our graduates don’t just earn degrees; they launch purposeful, career-ready futures. We seek faculty in all disciplines who are eager to contribute actively to this transformative, campus-wide initiative.”
EXPECTATIONS:
Because the educational program will strive for excellence in developing practice related competencies, faculty members will be expected to follow the instructional and curricular practices of the College of Law, including use of the Canvas Learning Management System, learning outcomes, multiple assessments, and research and writing modules within a course, as appropriate, with support from other faculty as well as research librarians. The College of Law will support faculty in these areas by providing training, course design expertise, and learning management system support.
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Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. degree.
- Superb academic and professional qualifications.
- Five or more years of practice experience that is sufficiently extensive and high quality to be a foundation for teaching in the
- College of Law’s educational program.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in guiding and mentoring as to professional formation of students.
- Commitment to the goals of the College of Law and its curricular and instructional methods and goals.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
- Skill in editing documents for correct grammar
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
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Job Duties
- Teach twelve credit hours for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Develop and deliver engaging and effective legal writing courses to the student population.
- Evaluate student work, provide constructive feedback and grade assignments.
- Create and implement innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Collaborate with colleagues and departmental staff to ensure the success of the legal writing program.
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Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
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Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
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Work Schedule
As required to meet the academic schedule.
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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, 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.
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