What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor - UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences, World Languages and Cultures (Continuous Posting) position at University of Missouri-Kansas City?
Hiring Department
University of Missouri - Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Job Description
The Department of World Languages and Cultures of the University of Missouri-Kansas City is continuously seeking qualified candidates for part-time adjunct faculty teaching positions in French, German, and Spanish.
THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF ADJUNCT FACULTY WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO DELIVER PRIMARILY UNDERGRADUATE ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Commensurate with education, experience and internal equity.
Application Materials
Application materials must be submitted online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/. To be considered, you must complete the application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF and upload as a resume attachment. Application materials must include:
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the name of the position.
Application Deadline
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.
Other Information
This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible, unranked Academic position. Appointment period is for the semester with consideration for reappointment.
Other Information
For more information about the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, visit: https://shss.umkc.edu/
Benefit Eligibility
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.
University of Missouri - Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Job Description
The Department of World Languages and Cultures of the University of Missouri-Kansas City is continuously seeking qualified candidates for part-time adjunct faculty teaching positions in French, German, and Spanish.
THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF ADJUNCT FACULTY WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO DELIVER PRIMARILY UNDERGRADUATE ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and native or near-native fluency in the foreign language required
- Master’s Degree or equivalent advanced degree in the foreign langauge or appropriate related field, or completed at least one year of a graduate program in the target language
- Some college-level teaching experience (at least one semester of teaching)
- Taught a full class in the target language at the high- school level or at an organization
- Evidence of teaching excellence
- Engaged in at least two teaching development activites, such as interning in a high school language program, shadowing a high school teacher or university professor for a semester, served as a teaching assistant, have taken a pedagogy course, or trained by a language coordinator
- Completed a year-long study abroad program
- Completed two or more conference presentations or publications (inlcuding trade, journalistic, or literacy) in or on the target language
Commensurate with education, experience and internal equity.
Application Materials
Application materials must be submitted online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/. To be considered, you must complete the application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF and upload as a resume attachment. Application materials must include:
- Personal letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the name of the position.
Application Deadline
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.
Other Information
This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible, unranked Academic position. Appointment period is for the semester with consideration for reappointment.
Other Information
For more information about the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, visit: https://shss.umkc.edu/
Benefit Eligibility
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.