Assistant Instructor - Career & Technical Education - Non-Tenure Track

Overview

Faculty within the College of Education at University of Central Missouri support the university’s mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of students. This includes quality teaching, advising, collegiality and communication. In addition, faculty provide service to their program, department and university, engage in research, scholarship, and professional development activities. During contractual employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist, engage, and respond to students, colleagues, departmental, college, and institutional needs.

• Teaching - The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation/feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.
• Scholarship/Professional Development - The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise/teaching area.
• Service - An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department, college, and university community.
• Advising - A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper, timely, competent and professional advising of students.
• Communication - Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution.

• Education
  Typical Qualifications
  Master's degree in Career and Technology Education, Workforce Development or other education-related field required.
• Experience
  Experience or education in career and technology education.
  Working knowledge of secondary and postsecondary CTE delivery systems and CTE leadership.
  Evidence of effective teaching, service and scholarship.

• Review of applications begins February 15, 2026. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must complete the online faculty profile (998025) by going to  Candidates must attach a cover letter, vitae, and copies of unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended showing all degrees completed to their online application. Later in the process, candidates should be prepared to submit three letters of recommendation. Please list names, phone numbers, and email addresses for three (3) professional references.
• Please direct inquiries regarding this position to Dr. Mike Pantleo atmpantleo or .
• For information about the online application process, contact Human Resources at jobs or  and note position #998025 in the request.

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position:
Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Note:

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This page includes extensive information about benefits and total rewards; to learn more, visit our benefits page.

• Defined retirement contribution; university-funded
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b))
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Generous leave accruals and holidays

Note:

A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment. Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.