What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Adjunct, UMKC School of Law (Continuous Posting) position at University of Missouri-Kansas City?
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University of Missouri - Kansas City
School of Law
For more information regarding the UMKC School of Law, visit: https://law.umkc.edu/experiential-learning/index.html#
Job Description
This posting is intended to be a continuous posting to collect applications for teaching roles we have throughout the year. These teaching adjuncts will be asked to teach a variety of legal courses offered at the UMKC School of Law.
This is a part-time, non-benefit position. Days and hours will vary depending on the opportunity available.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Masters or Juris Doctorate degree at a minimum is required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience practicing law
Teaching experience
Anticipated Hiring Range
Pay will vary depending on candidates education and experience, the course(s) being taught, and the total number of credit hours. Contracts are generally issued on a semester-by-semester basis.
Application Materials
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.
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the name of the position..
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.
The University requires that we maintain an official copy of your higher education transcripts. An official copy of the transcript showing the highest degree and any other transcript relevant to the course taught must be sent to the Office of the Dean, Attention: Steve Leben, Associate Dean, School of Law, 500 E. 52nd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64110. Official transcripts may also be e-mailed to sleben@umkc.edu. Your appointment is contingent upon verification of your degree.
Application Deadline
This is a continuous posting. The intent of this posting is to identify a pool of interested and qualified adjunct faculty. We may or may not be hiring for a specific start date, but this pool will remain open.
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 Law
For more information regarding the UMKC School of Law, visit: https://law.umkc.edu/experiential-learning/index.html#
Job Description
This posting is intended to be a continuous posting to collect applications for teaching roles we have throughout the year. These teaching adjuncts will be asked to teach a variety of legal courses offered at the UMKC School of Law.
This is a part-time, non-benefit position. Days and hours will vary depending on the opportunity available.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Masters or Juris Doctorate degree at a minimum is required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience practicing law
Teaching experience
Anticipated Hiring Range
Pay will vary depending on candidates education and experience, the course(s) being taught, and the total number of credit hours. Contracts are generally issued on a semester-by-semester basis.
Application Materials
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.
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the name of the position..
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.
The University requires that we maintain an official copy of your higher education transcripts. An official copy of the transcript showing the highest degree and any other transcript relevant to the course taught must be sent to the Office of the Dean, Attention: Steve Leben, Associate Dean, School of Law, 500 E. 52nd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64110. Official transcripts may also be e-mailed to sleben@umkc.edu. Your appointment is contingent upon verification of your degree.
Application Deadline
This is a continuous posting. The intent of this posting is to identify a pool of interested and qualified adjunct faculty. We may or may not be hiring for a specific start date, but this pool will remain open.
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.