Adjunct Instructor of Journalism

Title: Adjunct Instructor of Journalism

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Mayborn Sch of Journal-Gen-138000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Varies based on experience.

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism 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 involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.

The anticipated need is for the following courses:

• News Writing – Introductory and Advanced
• Photojournalism – Introductory and Advanced
• Broadcast – Introductory and Advanced
• Magazine Writing and Publishing – Undergraduate and Graduate
• Race, Gender & Media;
  Sports, Food, Music and Opinion Journalism
• Digital Media for Journalists
• Law & Ethics

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field and at least 10 years of direct professional experience in media.

Master's degree in journalism or related field and three years full-time experience in media and/or college teaching. Experience teaching online classes is a plus.

N/A

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 visit the university benefits portal.

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