Adjunct Faculty Resources Center

As a major public research university, UNT strives to advance educational excellence and prepare students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens of the world. Adjunct faculty are an important part of fulfilling this mission. The Adjunct Faculty Resources Center provides important information to help you learn about UNT's policies and resources. You will also find information below to help you grow professionally as an educator. Contact your Chair or department coordinator as soon as possible to obtain department specific information that is essential for fulfilling your responsibilities.

Get Connected

A number of events and activities are scheduled for adjunct faculty each semester. This schedule of events will be updated regularly with newprofessional development and social opportunities. Teaching Resources for Engaged Educators (TREE) is an online, self-paced course for faculty who want to maximize their impact on student learning, connect with other like-minded educators, anddocument their efforts to improve their teaching practice.  Academic computing short courses are available online. These courses and cover statistical software packages, software development, and more.

Getting Started at UNT

• The Human Resources website explains the onboarding process for new hires, how to view your paycheck online, and how to change your personal information with the university. Purchase a parking permit, find parking maps, and view regulations here.
• Search the Campus Map for buildings and parking lots.
• Important academic Information Academic calendar
  • Schedule of classes
  • UNT undergraduate and graduate catalogues
  • UNT portal for class roster and entering grades
• Technology services
  • UNT Outlook Email
  • Problems with your office phone or voicemail? Click here.
  • Access your Blackboard Learn account to make your class available online.
• Policies and procedures
  • What to do in the event of severe weather.
  • Be prepared for an emergency.
• Faculty/staff training and development
  • FERPA training is required for UNT employees.

The 2014-2014 Teaching Excellence Handbook includes teaching tips and information about UNT course policies that will aid instructors in carrying outtheir responsibilities, including:

• Attendance policies
• Records policies and FERPA
• Syllabus guidelines
• Grading and grade submission
• Students with disabilities
• Students rights and responsibilities
• Emergency response

Please download the 2015-2016 Teaching Excellence Handbook (pdf).What Campus Resources are Available?

• UNT Library
  • Provides services such as checking out materials, printing, scanning, and computeraccess
  • Search the UNT Library online for books, scholarly publications, and more
• The Media Library contains UNTs audio-visual materials, which are available for checkout
• The Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment, and Redesign (CLEAR) provides teaching support in course design, teaching effectiveness, assessment, and teaching with technology
• Computer labs are available to students and faculty
• Sage Hall Testing Center can be reserved for secure computer-based testing of large groups of students.
• The Learning Center offers tutoring, study skills training, and writing support to students
• Who to call for help
  • Faculty Help Desk: Blackboard, email, and EUID password help for faculty
  • UIT Help Desk: Blackboard, email, and EUID password help for students

Teaching Strategies and Resources

This section will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to successfully teach a course at UNT.