Adjunct Faculty Hiring Guidelines

​​​​​​​We recruit adjunct faculty from a variety of sources, such as personal referrals and our adjunct faculty database.

​Current adjunct instructor opportunities are posted among our current part-time faculty job openings. ​​You can become a Dallas College adjunct instructor (part-time faculty member) even if you have no prior teaching experience. Such roles offer a valuable opportunity to gain classroom experience.

Adjunct instructor (part-time faculty) requirements vary based on the type of course being taught:

  • Transferable Courses for Higher Degrees: A master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in the subject area.
  • Workforce Education Degree or Certificate Courses: A combination of academic preparation and at least three years of relevant work experience outside teaching.
  • Developmental Courses:​​ A bachelor’s degree in the specific discipline and demonstrated competency, such as teaching experience, honors, graduate coursework, or related achievements.
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