Jill Harold

Jill Harold is a Lecturer and Director of Lower-Division Service Courses in the Department of Technical Communication at the University of North Texas, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. She holds a B.S. in Secondary Education and Biology from Louisiana State University, an M.A. in Intercultural Studies and TESOL from Wheaton College, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education with a minor in Educational Psychology from UNT.

• Education Path:
• Bachelor's: Louisiana State University (Secondary Education & Biology)
• Master's: Wheaton College (Intercultural Studies & TESOL)
• Ph.D.: University of North Texas (Higher Education)

Her research focuses on globalization of higher education, marginalized student populations (including refugee students), adult learning theories, and identity development through education. She actively develops Open Education Resources (OER) via funded grants to provide free accessible textbooks. As an instructional designer, she specializes in creating online educational content.

Teaching emphasizes professional communication and technical writing, including courses like TECM 2700 (Technical Writing) and TECM 1700 (Intro to Science/Technical Writing). She integrates communication theories of identity into pedagogical practices.

Professional service includes grant-funded OER initiatives and advising roles. No specific labs/teams are listed, though her instructional design work implies collaborations in digital education.