Adjunct Faculty Assistant: Fall

Title: Adjunct Faculty Assistant:
Spring 2026

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Asst.

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-UNT Dallas College of Law

Department: DAL-CoL-Adjuncts-517210

Job Location: Downtown Dallas

Salary: $500.000

FTE:

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

The appointment will be as Adjunct Faculty Assistant to assist in teaching Client Interviewing and Counseling and/or Negotiation and Conflict Management by leading small groups of students through interviewing or negotiation simulations. Classes will be delivered in person at the UNT Dallas College of Law downtown location. Client Interviewing and Counseling sessions will meet for approximately 10 sessions. Negotiation and Conflict Management will meet for approximately 10 sessions.

Adjunct Faculty will work in pairs to lead/coach small groups of students through either interviewing simulations or negotiation simulations that are created and/or provided by the Assistant Professor of the Course. Adjunct Professors do not create or design any aspect of the course but are responsible for grading the simulations and coaching the students. Multiple positions may be available for both time frames, although there are considerably more slots for the Client Interviewing and Counseling course.

While preferences for courses will be considered, depending on student enrollment and the number of returning Adjunct Faculty, the number of available positions may be limited.

• J.D. degree from an accredited institution and is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing.
• Has practiced law for at least 5 years; superb academic and professional qualifications.
• Practice experience that is sufficiently extensive and high quality to be a foundation for teaching in the College of Law's educational program.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in guiding and mentoring professional formation of students.
• Commitment to the goals of the College of Law and its curricular and instructional methods and goals.

• Minimum of 5 years experience representing clients including corporate clients, as a representative of a government entity, as a judge or as in-house counsel.
• Applicant lawyers should be competent, committed and dedicated to the interest of the client and with zeal in advocacy on the client's behalf.
• Applicant lawyers should also be able to engage in and demonstrate professional conduct when engaging with students.
• Faculty Adjunct Assistants often work collaboratively with the Professor of the course.
• Deep understanding of their field and ability to effectively convey complex concepts.
• Strong verbal and writing communication is essential for interacting with students, colleagues and administrators.
• Faculty Adjunct Assistants need to build rapport with students and colleagues.
• Foster a positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Be adaptable to different teaching styles and course requirements.
• Must be able to provide constructive feedback to students.
• Committed to turning in grade sheets/rubrics timely.

Requires current law license/JD and be in good standing.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

As required to meet the academic schedule.

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. Please also provide a cover letter identifying which subject you would like to assist with.

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