Adjunct Instructor - General Education, UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychologica
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, University Professor
Job Description
The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is continuously seeking qualified candidates for adjunct faculty teaching positions. This includes positions to teach coursework offered by SESWPS in service to UMKC Essentials, the campus-wide general education program for undergraduate students. The intent of this announcement is to identify a pool of adjunct faculty who are qualified to deliver general education courses.
Specifically, SESWPS staffs UMKC Essentials coursework in the following areas:
Critical Thinking (in the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities), Civic and Urban Engagement, and Culture and Diverse Perspectives. UMKC instructors also contribute to teaching in the First Semester Experience course. Courses are taught in face-to-face, online/synchronous and online/asynchronous modalities; opportunities for specific modalities depend on availability and which specific course is being taught.
- 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
This position is part‑time, not eligible for benefits, unranked academic position. Hours vary according to the opportunity. Contracts are generally issued on a semester‑by‑semester basis.
Qualifications- Master's degree or higher in a field aligned with one of SESWPS' four departments (Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations; Psychology and Counseling; Social Work, Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies)
- Graduate coursework, professional experience, or other training related to the specific UMKC Essentials course(s) being taught
- Demonstrated commitment to the SESWPS Mission and Vision ()
- Preferred:
Previous experience teaching at the university level - Preferred:
Familiarity with various online management systems (e.g., Canvas) - Preferred:
Previous experience teaching online coursework, if applying to teach online sections
A complete application includes (a) letter of application detailing desire and qualifications to teach in one or more of the areas listed above, (b) curriculum vita, and (c) verification of licensure or certification, if appropriate. Transcripts reflecting the highest degree earned and any other degree that may be relevant for the course assignment are required before final hire.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your ‘resume attachment.’ Limit document name to 50 characters. Size limit 11 MB. Do not include special characters (/, &, %, etc.).
Official transcripts may be e‑mailed to Katherine.hawk. Your appointment is contingent upon verification of your degree.
Contact InformationFor further information about this position, please contact Dr. Carolyn Barber, Associate Dean, at 816‑235‑6151 or barberce.
Benefit EligibilityThis 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816‑235‑6910.
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