Adjunct Instructor of Biological Sciences

Title

Adjunct Instructor of Biological Sciences

Adjunct Faculty

University of North Texas

UNT-Provost

UNT-College of Science

UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Denton

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

Varies based on assignment

Eligibility based on semesterly assignment; for more information please visit the university benefits portal.

The Department of Biological Sciences seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. The specific courses available vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs and student enrollment.

As professional part‑time faculty, Adjunct Instructors plan classes, implement learning objectives, evaluate student learning outcomes, and adhere to college, departmental, and division responsibilities, including holding regular office hours.

• Master’s degree with 18 advanced/graduate hours in an area of Biological Sciences relevant to the course assignment(s).
• Demonstrated college teaching experience required.
• Requirements may differ for specialty course(s).

• Ph.D. in the area of Biological Sciences relevant to the course assignment(s) and three years of demonstrated college teaching experience.
• Requirements may differ for specialty course(s).

Communicating with others to exchange information.

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Varies based on assignment.

No

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 university benefits resources.

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