Adjunct Instructor: Human Services Management & Leadership Fall

Adjunct Instructor:
Human Services Management & Leadership (Fall 2026)

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-School of Human Services

Department: DAL-Human Services-519300

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .48

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in the Bachelor's degree in Human Services Management and Leadership. Candidates should be enthusiastic about teaching and student success. Positions will begin in the Fall 2026 semester.

• Human Services Management and Leadership
• Gerontology
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Substance Abuse Treatment

• Master's Degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching area, including Social Work, Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Nonprofit Management, Mediation, Counseling Education, Public Administration, or related educational programs.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• State certification or licensing in the subject matter where required.
• Experience in online/hybrid instruction.
• Proven teaching excellence in undergraduate instruction.

Knowledge:

• Human services management principles, practices, and ethical standards.
• Leadership theories and their application in human services settings.
• Diverse populations and culturally responsive teaching methods.
• Current trends and issues in the human services field.
• CSHSE (Council on Standards for Human Services Education) standards.

Skills:

• Instructional design and course development.
• Use of learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
• Facilitation of online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and mentoring diverse student populations.
• Educational technology and digital learning tools.

Abilities:

• Create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet academic demands.
• Integrate real‑world human services experience into instruction.

• PhD in Social Work, Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Psychology, Nonprofit Management, or related educational program.
• Terminal degree in the specific discipline or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses.
• Significant pedagogical knowledge and course development.
• Academic experience working with a culturally diverse student, staff, and faculty community.
• Knowledge of CSHSE.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Applicants must provide a minimum of two professional references.

Benefits information is available upon request.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Readily available as needed.

Yes

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. It actively investigates and addresses complaints and protects individuals who report misconduct.