Adjunct Instructor: Multidisciplinary Innovation
University of North Texas

Job Info

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Title: Adjunct Instructor: Multidisciplinary Innovation

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Salaried Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Applied&Collab Studies

Department: UNT-Multidisciplinary Innovation-135334

Job Location: Frisco

Salary: Varies based on assignment

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Multidisciplinary Innovation is a multidisciplinary department with a highly collaborative and collegial culture housed at the UNT at Frisco campus. We are a leader in project-based education, providing students unique opportunities to learn through collaboration with industry partners and other UNT academic units. DMI offers classes and serves students on both the Denton and Frisco campuses as well as online.

Position Overview

The Department of Multidisciplinary Innovation seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 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.

DMI offers four undergraduate programs with project-based learning curricula that require creativity and collaboration among faculty as well as cross-course multidisciplinary integration. Links to each program are below. We emphasize teamwork and excellent communication about complex issues in our courses and often work with community and industry partners within class contexts.
· B.S. Project Design and Analysis (Frisco campus only)
· B.S. Applied Project Design and Analysis (Frisco campus only)
· B.S. Industrial Distribution (Frisco campus only)
· B.A.A.S. Applied Arts and Sciences (Frisco, Denton, and online)

When applying for this position, please designate which program(s) and course(s) you're interested to teach. For BAAS courses, please indicate your order of location preference among Frisco, Denton, and online. UNT Catalog entries for each program with course lists and course descriptions are below.

· B.S. PDA - UNT Catalog
· B.S. APDA - UNT Catalog
· B.S. ID - UNT Catalog
· B.A.A.S. - UNT Catalog

Review of applications is ongoing to fill courses as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ph.D. or ABD in a relevant field
* Minimum of 1 year university-level teaching experience
* Experience teaching in multidisciplinary or cross-disciplinary courses
* Experience with project-based curricula.
* Experience teaching real-world problem solving.
* Experience with hybrid/online course instruction (for B.A.A.S.)

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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