Adjunct Instructor: Human Services Management & Leadership Fall

Title

Adjunct Instructor:
Human Services Management & Leadership Fall 2026

Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas - Dallas

DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

DAL-School of Human Services

DAL-Human Services-519300

Dallas

Commensurate with experience.

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The School of Human Services at UNT Dallas offers three undergraduate degree programs. The Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management and Leadership (HSML), Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) prepares students for work in the social service sector. We offer both professional and academic certificates.

Qualified individuals are being sought to establish a pool of readily available talented persons from which these vacancies are filled as they occur. The adjunct instructor is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about teaching and student success.

• 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:

• Knowledge of human services management principles, practices, and ethical standards.
• Understanding of leadership theories and their application in human services settings.
• Familiarity with diverse populations and culturally responsive teaching methods.
• Knowledge of current trends and issues in the human services field.
• Understanding of CSHSE (Council on Standards for Human Services Education) standards.

Skills:

• Strong instructional design and course development skills.
• Effective use of learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
• Ability to facilitate engaging online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor diverse student populations.
• Proficient use of educational technology and digital learning tools.

Abilities:

• Ability to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet academic demands.
• Ability to integrate real‑world human services experience into classroom 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 understanding in course development desirable.
• Academic experience working on a campus with culturally diverse students, staff, and faculty.
• Knowledge of CSHSE.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

• 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.

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.

For information regarding our Benefits, please refer to the UNT System benefits information.

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