Adjunct Instructor: Human Services Management & Leadership Fall

Title: 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: $3,500.000

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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The School of Human Services at UNT Dallas offers two undergraduate degree programs. The Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management, and Leadership (HSML) 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 people 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.
• Experience in online/hybrid instruction.
• Proven teaching excellence in undergraduate instruction.
• 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.
• 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.
• Profi…