"Adjunct Instructor - Department of Sociology and Anthropology, UMKC School of Humanities and Social"

Hiring Department

University of Missouri – Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Sociology and Anthropology

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

Job Description

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking qualified candidates for part-time Adjunct Instructor teaching positions. Responsibilities of the Adjunct Instructor position include but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage syllabus materials using the University of Missouri-Kansas City Syllabus Generator (SG) and/or Required Syllabus Elements Templates.
• Selecting and compiling tests, assignments, and/or online discussion exercise that permit measurement of student performance relative to standardized learning objects and student outcomes.
• Submit a copy of all syllabi to the department to ensure that course(s) comply(ies) with the University of Missouri-Kansas City standards.
• Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department chair. The adjunct instructor is responsible for reviewing any textbook and other courseware changes with the academic department chair.
• Maintain, update, manage, and ensure accuracy of content on Canvas for all assigned courses.
• Utilize Canvas to effectively engage and communicate with students to supplement and support course and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback.
• Check email regularly and maintain effective communication/contact with students, administrators, faculty colleagues, etc.
• Input final grades into Canvas and Pathway and submit a copy of all gradebooks to the department on or before grade deadlines established by the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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

Qualifications

• PhD in related field
• Teaching experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is commensurate on education, experience, and internal equity.

Application Materials

Applicants apply at https://www.umkc.edu/ To be considered, you must complete the application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

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

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification Number and 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.

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.