Adjunct Instructor: English
Job no: 514516
Position type: Adjunct
Location: Denton
Division/Equivalent: University of North Texas
School/Unit: UNT-Provost
Department/Office: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci
Categories: Faculty - Adjunct
Title: Adjunct Instructor: English
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci
Department: UNT-English-121600
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
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Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
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Department Summary The study of English language and literature provides students with an intellectual foundation that will permanently enrich their lives and prepare them for a wide variety of professional paths. Our department features courses in British, American, and anglophone literature; in the art of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction; and in rhetoric and composition. All of these classes foster intellectual independence and help students to develop the skills of thinking critically, reading deeply, and writing clearly. |
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Position Overview The Department of English seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor Pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses to develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs. |
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Minimum Qualifications MA or MFA and 18 graduate credit hours completed in English, Creative Writing, or closely related field. At least one year of experience teaching college-level English. |
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Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Canvas or similar system; experience with a diverse student population; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse staff and students. Experience/training teaching Developmental Writing. |
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. |
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Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. |
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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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