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Department Summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for Adjunct Instructor positions in Mathematics for the 2026–2027 academic year. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and to contribute to the continued growth and development of the UNT Dallas Department of Mathematics. At UNT Dallas, we embody the values of Courageous Integrity, Be Curious, We Care, Better Together, and Show Your Fire. We seek passionate educators who are committed to empowering students, transforming lives, and strengthening communities. The successful candidate will support UNT Dallas’s mission to foster learning, cultivate curiosity, and create an environment of respect and belonging for all students.

Position Overview

The number of vacancies will depend on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Your application cannot be considered until all required documents have been received. Adjunct faculty members are responsible for planning classes, implementing and evaluating teaching/learning objectives, and assessing student learning outcomes. Additional responsibilities include maintaining office hours and fulfilling the professional obligations of a part-time faculty member.

The successful candidate will provide instruction for lower-division mathematics courses, which may include:

• Developmental Mathematics
• College Algebra
• Business Algebra
• Business Calculus
• Elementary Statistics
• Contemporary Mathematics
• Mathematics for Teachers

Most courses are offered in the afternoons and evenings on the UNT Dallas campus. Adjunct faculty may be required to use specific textbooks and adhere to instructional parameters set by the Department of Mathematics. Instructors will also be expected to incorporate departmental assessment measures into their courses and to compile and report relevant data.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in mathematics with demonstrated success in teaching lower-level mathematics courses, OR a master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics and demonstrated success in teaching lower-level mathematics courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong teaching skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• Adjunct faculty may be required to use specific textbooks and adhere to instructional parameters set by the Department of Mathematics.
• Instructors will also be expected to incorporate departmental assessment measures into their courses and to compile and report relevant data.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in mathematics, or a Ph.D./Ed.D. in Mathematics Education with at least 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics.
• Significant experience in higher education.
• Successful experience teaching adult learners in a post-secondary setting.
• Excellent communication skills.

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.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies per 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. Please submit the following documents: professional CV, letter of application outlining your interest, qualifications, and experience, and unofficial graduate transcripts.

For additional information, please visit the website above or contact Dr. Joshua Goodson at joshua.goodson@untdallas.edu.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

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