Adjunct Instructor/Supervisor, Institute for Urban Education, UMKC School of Edu

The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) announces adjunct and adjunct university supervisor faculty positions in Urban Teacher Education for the Institute for Urban Education (IUE). The professionals selected for this position will join a collaborative and dedicated faculty who emphasize excellence in education at all levels in the context of the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences' (ESWPS) commitment to urban education and educational equity.

Major Responsibilities May Include:

• Teaching or assisting in teaching courses in initial teacher certification and the high school Grow Your Own teacher pipeline programs
• Supervise and observe preservice teachers in their field, community service and/or clinical experience(s)
• Assess candidate performance during field and/or clinical experience(s)
• Serve as a liaison between the university and practicum site while promoting and sustaining positive relationships with the Cooperating Mentor Teacher(s), teacher candidates, principal and university faculty
• Serve as a liaison between high school Grow Your Own programs and the IUE
• Assisting with mentorship of current and/or prospective IUE students, including responding to questions about the teaching profession and assistance with applications
• Assist with ACT and/or Missouri General Assessment Exam preparation
• Facilitate and/or participate in IUE Urban Education Seminars
• Provide professional development and mentorship to beginning teachers
• Participate in regularly scheduled university supervisor, program and/or adjunct faculty meetings
• Demonstrate and reflect knowledge of effective instructional practices for multicultural classrooms
• Maintain individual candidate documentation and confidentiality
• Travel significantly in the metro Kansas City region
• Communicates clearly in a timely manner issues and/or concerns regarding IUE candidate performance to the IUE Director and/or Associate Director
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions that clearly align with the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS) mission, vision and values

Competence in use of technology such as Canvas and online repositories as well as knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and database management is beneficial in an adjunct.

Part-Time opportunity, non benefit eligible. Hours will depend on the opportunity.

• A Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• At least five years of successful PK-12 public school experience as a classroom teacher or equivalent in an urban setting
• Current or prior teacher certification in the United States
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and access to transportation required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years teaching experience in Kansas City urban schools
• 1 or more years of experience mentoring pre-service and/or beginning teachers
• 1 or years of experience with adult learning and/or demonstrated teacher leadership
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and database management
• Bilingual preferred, but not required (English/Spanish)

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

You must combine all application materials (a letter expressing interest in and perspectives on the position, curriculum vita, a writing sample and other supporting materials, as well as contact information of four references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Size limit 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.

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

An official copy of transcripts(s), showing degree(s) with courses completed, and conferring institution will be required before an official offer is made to the candidate.

Handling of Application Materials:

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

For questions about this position, please contact the IUE at 816.235.2262 or via email at iue@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.