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Title: Adjunct Instructor: Information Technology & Decision Sciences
Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Ryan College of Business
Department: UNT-Info Tech & Decision Sci-131320
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
FTE:
Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/
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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.
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Department Summary
The Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences (ITDS) comprises two academic disciplines: Information Systems and Management Science. The ITDS department has over 40 research and teaching faculty whose mission is to conduct cutting-edge research and prepare the next generation of information systems, management science, and business analytics professionals. Our department offers degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels. Five of our degrees are STEM-designated - BS and MS in IS, BBA, MBA, and MS in Business Analytics. We also offer PhDs in Information Systems, Management Science, and Information Assurance. ITDS has a solid track record of producing well-prepared, motivated, and ultimately successful business professionals and academicians.
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 Information Technology & Decision 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 involved may vary from semester to semester, and openings to teach these courses arise periodically, depending on the department's teaching needs.
The anticipated need is for Adjunct Instructors whose duties may include, but are not limited to, teaching introductory undergraduate courses in Information Systems (IS) and Management Science/Decision Sciences/Business Analytics (MS) courses, as well as technical undergraduate and graduate courses in information security, object-oriented programming (Python and Java), information systems development, and database management. In addition, we are looking for adjunct instructors to teach BUSI 3100, a one-credit professional development course that helps students develop proficiency with MS Excel and prepares students to take an MS Excel certification exam.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates for teaching undergraduate BCIS and DSCI courses (2xxx-4xxx) must possess a master's degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in IS and/or MS or a closely related field. Teaching and/or practical experience may be required for some courses.
Candidates for teaching BUSI 3100 must possess a master's degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in IS, MS, business administration, finance, accounting, data analytics, or a closely related field, and teaching and/or practical experience using MS Excel for reporting and decision making.
Candidates for teaching graduate courses require a Ph.D. in IS and/or an MS or a closely related field.
Degrees must be from an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) or a similarly accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
A terminal degree in the discipline is preferred.
Work experience in the area of the course taught and/or teaching experience in the field. For advanced courses, demonstrated knowledge of that area, which may be through work, teaching experience, or transcripts.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
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.
Benefits
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