"Assistant Teaching Professor, Honors College"

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The Honors College at the University of Missouri-St. Louis

Job Description

The Honors College at the University of Missouri-St. Louis invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor. This position will teach in our first-year experience courses, Cultural Traditions I and II. The Cultural Traditions curriculum centers on engaging students with global texts from the ancient world through the modern day; as the Honors First Year Experience course, it provides an essential foundation for Honors learning, community-building, and professional development.

In addition, the ability to teach topic courses for the UMSL Global Perspectives requirement is highly desirable. Global Perspectives courses explore multiple perspectives to foster a broader understanding of global interconnections and American pluralism with the ability to navigate cross-societal interactions. Applications from the humanities or social sciences are preferred.

This position includes, as do all honors appointments, a significant service component focused on student support. Honors faculty teach three courses each semester in addition to the following service responsibilities:

• Academic advising.
• Participation in new student recruitment efforts.
• Engagement in Honors College community events.
• Serving as the faculty coordinator and mentor in the St. Louis Scholars program. This program offers scholarships and academic support for students from the greater St. Louis area.

The initial appointment is for one academic year, with the potential for renewal and opportunities for promotion to Associate and Full Teaching Professor (non-tenure track). Multi-year appointments may be available as the faculty member advances in rank.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree by the time of appointment.
• Experience teaching small, discussion-based seminars for undergraduates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach introductory courses.
• Ability to teach courses in Cultural Traditions and in Global Perspectives.
• Experience teaching in an honors program.
• Evidence of innovative pedagogy, such as interdisciplinary courses, service learning or community engagement.
• Student advising, mentoring, and program development experience.
• Experience supporting the success of students from a variety of backgrounds.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $49,000-58,000 Annual
Grade: GGS-T&R
University Title: Assistant Teaching Professor

Application Materials

Apply online at: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/faculty.html

Contact: Alexandra Gresick, gresicka@umsl.edu
Include the following documents with your application:
• Cover letter/Teaching philosophy which discusses:
o your experience and approach to teaching courses centered on a wide variety of texts from various cultures and times.
o your potential for excellence in pedagogical innovation and approach to teaching highly engaged discussion classes.
o your experience and approach to providing student support and mentoring for undergraduates.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three references.
• Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (unofficial are acceptable, official transcripts will be required before a hire is finalized).

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed beginning February 17, 2026, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.