University of North Texas 
UNT Foundation Outstanding Lecturer Award
Award Description
The UNT Foundation Outstanding Lecturer Award recognizes a full-time lecturer who has made significant and sustained contributions to the University as evidenced by the quality of their teaching and service. This award is the university's highest honor for full-time lecturers. The annual award includes a one-time payment of $5,000, a commemorative engraved gift, and the distinction of UNT Foundation Outstanding Lecturer.
Eligibility
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Must have served the University of North Texas for a minimum of 5 years.
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Must be a full-time lecturer (holding the rank of lecturer, senior lecturer, or principal lecturer) in good standing at the time of the nomination.
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Must be well-rounded, with outstanding accomplishments in teaching and service; demonstrate a commitment to pedagogical innovation; support student success; and promote teaching excellence across campus
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Must have contributed notably to the advancement and vitality of the university community.
Nomination Procedures
A lecturer who meets the above criteria may be nominated by any UNT faculty or university employee with in-depth knowledge of the accomplishments of the nominee. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Nominators should inform nominees that they are being nominated and may solicit their assistance in preparing the nomination materials.
Submission Process
The nominator should submit the nomination packet via the nomination portal. If you have any questions please contact Faculty Success at Faculty.Success@unt.edu or 940-565-3987.
Deadline
All completed nomination packets must be received by Faculty Success by 5 p.m. October 9, 2025. See the Call for Nominations for details.
Award Recipients
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YEAR |
FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT |
|---|---|---|
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YEAR YEAR 2024-2025 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Music History, Theory and Ethnomusicology |
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YEAR YEAR 2023-2024 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Merchandising and Digital Retailing |
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YEAR YEAR 2022-2023 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Music History, Theory and Ethnomusicology |
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YEAR YEAR 2021-2022 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Public Administration |
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YEAR YEAR 2020-2021 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER Karen Dorff |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Design |
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YEAR YEAR 2019-2020 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Chemistry |
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YEAR YEAR 2018-2019 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Management |
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YEAR YEAR 2017-2018 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Communication Studies |
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YEAR YEAR 2016-2017 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Teacher Education and Administration |
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YEAR YEAR 2015-2016 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Political Science |
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YEAR YEAR 2014-2015 |
FACULTY MEMBER FACULTY MEMBER |
DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT Studio Art |