Clearly communicate expectations and course requirements
Provide high quality instruction
- Engage students in active and creative learning activities
- Engage students in critical thinking, problem solving, creative
activity and reflection
Create course materials (e.g., rubrics, handouts) as needed to
effectively deliver curriculum and assess student learning
Use technology to enhance learning
Assess student learning of course objectives
- Use a variety of evaluation methods
- Use the early alert system to identify students at risk of
failing, when applicable (UMKC Connect)
- Provide students with prompt, objective, fair feedback on their
work
- Assign grades and maintain student records in accordance with
university policy
Adhere to and model university standards of
professionalism
Be accessible to students for conferences / consultations
Engage in critical self-reflection and professional
development
Appointment Details:
This is a part-time, non-benefit position. Hours vary according to
opportunity. Appointment periods are for the semester with
consideration for reappointment.
Qualifications
- Appropriate minimum degree for the level of class being
taught
- Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field to teach
Psychology undergraduate courses
- Master’s degree in Clinical or Counseling or Counseling
Psychology or Psychology, or a related field, plus related
experience to teach in the Counseling Masters program
- Doctoral degree in Psychology to teach in the Clinical
Psychology graduate program
- Experience/training relevant to the content area being
taught
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to urban
issues
- Licensure or certification, if applicable
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience teaching at the university level
- Familiarity with various online management systems (e.g.,
Canvas)
Anticipated Hiring Range
A flat adjunct salary is determined on a per-course basis.
Application Materials
You must combine all application materials (i.e., a letter
expressing interest in and perspectives on the position, curriculum
vita, letter of recommendation, copy of license/certification, and
other supporting materials) 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.).Transcripts reflecting the highest degree
earned and any other degree that may be relevant for the course
assignment are required before final hire.
The hiring official may contact references at later stages of
screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted initially, but OFFICIAL
transcripts are required for hire. 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: Katherine Hawk, School of Education,
615 E. 52nd Street, Suite 347, Kansas City, Missouri 64110. Your
appointment is contingent upon verification of your degree.
If you need technical assistance with the application, please
email: umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
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.
Other Information
To learn more about the School, visit:
https://catalog.umkc.edu/colleges-schools/educ-socwk-psychological-sciences/
For more about the Department and programs, visit:
https://seswps.umkc.edu/academics/psychology-and-counseling/
For further information about this position, please contact the
department via email at kchartrand@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.
