Adjunct Instructor - Department of English, UMKC School of Humanities and Social

University of Missouri - Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of English

The intent of this posting is to identify a pool of Adjunct Instructors who are qualified to deliver undergraduate and graduate level courses in the English Department.

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible unranked academic position. Appointment period is for the semester with consideration for reappointment. Hours, days and whether on-line or in-person will vary depending on the opportunity.

Candidates should possess a terminal degree or equivalent level of professional experience, a strong record of professional experience in areas specific to topic, and the ability to design and deliver a course to meet student learning outcomes.

The Adjunct Instructor appointment is for courses taught in-person on the UMKC Volker Campus or online. For those courses taught online, a certification is required through the University.

Commensurate with education, experience and internal equity.

To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job ID and the name of the position.

Application materials are solicited on an ongoing basis to ensure we have a strong talent pool to source from in the event of a vacancy.

If appointed an in-person Adjunct Instructor appointment, it is expected the course be taught in-person for the duration of the semester and cannot be altered to become hybrid without approval from the English Department Chair.

For more information about the School of Humanities and Social Services, visit: https://shss.umkc.edu/

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.