What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor-Social/ Behavioral Science (Prison Education) position at University of Saint Mary?
THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The University of Saint Mary is seeking Social and Behavioral Sciences Adjunct Instructors to teach in the Prison Education Program. Content areas include: Sociology and Psychology to meet the General Education requirements offered within the Prison Education Programs. All courses are taught in-person. Faculty must be credentialed in the area of instruction and must be able to pass a background check.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach classes in-person as assigned at one of the Prison facilities.
- Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned
- Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback
- Manage and foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners
- Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy
- Submit mid-term and final grades on time
- Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration
- Timely attendance at all required training and meetings
- Complete all required training, including training on LMS
- Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s level degree in the content field or master’s degree 18 graduate credits in content area
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Minimum of three years teaching at the college level required.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to prison rehabilitation.
- Philosophically aligned with the mission and values of USM
- Experience working in a prison preferred.
- Ability to pass Department of Corrections/KBI background check required.
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.
Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions: email human resources at hr@stmary.edu