Adjunct Instructor- Principles of Economics

University of North Texas System
  • Denton, Texas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Title: Adjunct Instructor- Principles of Economics

    Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty

    Campus: University of North Texas

    Division: UNT-Provost

    SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

    Department: UNT-Economics-121500

    Job Location: Denton

    Salary: $4,641.48

    FTE:

    Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

    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 University of North Texas Health 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 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 Economics is actively involved in producing high-quality research and teaching courses designed to produce graduates with the economic background and quantitative skills necessary to succeed in today’s labor market or at Ph.D. programs in economics and related subjects. The department is currently made up of 14 faculty, including nine tenure system research faculty and six lecturers. We offer three undergraduate degrees in economics (BA, BS, BBA) and one master’s degree (MS in economics). Our curriculum includes economics courses on topics ranging from introductory economics through advanced theory and statistics courses. More recently, we have put more of an emphasis on workforce-integrated learning so that our graduates leave UNT well prepared to begin their careers.

    UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

    Position Overview

    The Department of Economics seeks qualified individuals for its adjunct applicant pool to teach Principles of Microeconomics and/or Principles of Macroeconomics. This posting is for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027.

    Minimum Qualifications

    MA or MS in Economics for undergraduate courses;

    Preferred Qualifications

    N/A

    Required License/Registration/Certifications

    N/A

    Physical Requirements

    Communicating with others to exchange information.

    Environmental Hazards

    No adverse environmental conditions expected.

    Work Schedule

    varies based on assignment

    Driving University Vehicle

    No

    Security Sensitive

    This is a Security Sensitive Position.

    Special Instructions

    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. Applicant 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.

    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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDenton, Texas

    Skills

    • D Programming Languageunmatched
    • Economicsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Quantitative Analysisunmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vehicle Drivingunmatched

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