University of North Texas at Dallas · 2 weeks ago
Adjunct Faculty Assistant: Spring 2026
The University of North Texas at Dallas is a public law school in downtown Dallas, and they are seeking Adjunct Faculty Assistants to assist in teaching the Negotiation and Conflict Management course during the Spring 2026 semester. The role involves leading small groups through simulations and coaching students while adhering to the College of Law's instructional practices.
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Responsibilities
Assist in teaching Negotiation and Conflict Management by leading small groups of students through interviewing or negotiation simulations
Classes will be delivered in person at the UNT Dallas College of Law downtown location
Negotiation Simulation sessions will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm starting around the first week of February and ending toward the end of April, 2026, for approximately 10 sessions
Adjunct Faculty will work in pairs to lead/coach small groups of students through either interviewing simulations or negotiation simulations that are created and/or provided by the Assistant Professor of the Course
Adjunct Professors do not create/design any aspect of the course but are responsible for grading the simulations and coaching the students
Multiple positions are available
While preferences for courses will be considered, depending on student enrollment and the number of returning Adjunct Faculty, the number of available positions may be limited
Because these classes contribute to student engagement/networking in the North Texas legal community all applicants must live in and practice law in the North Texas area
Adjunct Professors may be retired from the practice of law if they still live in the North Texas area
Further, all Faculty Assistants/Adjunct Faculty are required to complete all training required of employees of UNT Dallas College of Law
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited institution and is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing
Has practiced law for at least 5 years
Superb academic and professional qualifications
Practice experience that is sufficiently extensive and high quality to be a foundation for teaching in the College of Law's educational program
Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in guiding and mentoring professional formation of students
Commitment to the goals of the College of Law and its curricular and instructional methods and goals
Requires current law license/JD and be in good standing
Minimum of 5 years experience representing clients including corporate clients, as a representative of a government entity (such as the State of Texas) as a judge or as in house counsel
Applicant lawyers should be competent, committed and dedicated to the interest of the client and with zeal in advocacy upon the clients behalf
Applicant lawyers should also be able to engage in and demonstrate professional conduct when engaging with students
Faculty Adjunct Assistants often work collaboratively with the Professor of the course
Deep understanding of their field and ability to effectively convey complex concepts
Strong verbal & writing communication is essential for interacting with students, colleagues and administrators
Faculty Adjunct Assistants need to build rapport with students and colleagues
Foster a positive and collaborative learning environment
Be adaptable to different teaching styles and course requirements
Must be able to provide constructive feedback to students
Committed to turning in grade sheets/rubrics timely
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University of North Texas at Dallas
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