Public Leadership Adjunct Instructor

Title: Public Leadership Adjunct Instructor

Employee Classification:

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-Public Leadership-514240

Job Location:

Salary: $3,500 per course

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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 inclusive 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

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Public Leadership Graduate Adjunct Instructor for the academic year 2024-2025. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to assist in further development of the Public Leadership Graduate Program. UNT Dallas offers faculty the unique opportunity to help shape the character of a 21st century, learner-focused, urban, comprehensive university.

Position Overview

The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, division needs, and dean approval. Your application cannot be considered complete until all required documents have been received.

Adjunct faculty plans classes and implements and evaluates teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertakes the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected to provide quality instruction in graduate Public Leadership courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills base. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of graduate level Public Leadership courses, including, but not limited to, Data Analytics and Research Methods, Public Health Administration, Public Service & Society, Performance Measurement & Monitoring, Intergovernmental Relations, Public Health Leadership, Public Private Partnerships.

Adjunct faculty members may be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Public Leadership program. Adjunct instructors will also be required to include in their courses certain student assessment measures determined by the department, and to compile data on those assessment criteria.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in Public Administration or Public Affairs with outstanding teaching experience in teaching graduate level courses. (Doctoral candidates will not be considered.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful experience teaching adults in a post-secondary institution.
• Successful career in public service.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

See Position Overview

Work Schedule:

According to Academic Schedule

Driving University Vehicle:

No