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

Salary

Depends on qualifications

UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

997598

Career & Technology Education

Higher Education / Faculty

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.

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.

• Keep current in your discipline.
• Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.
• Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.
• Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes.
• Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.
• Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours.
• Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.

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.

• Authoring academic writings.
• Presentation of work at local/state/regional/national conferences.
• Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.

• Attending department/college/university meetings
• Engaging in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.
• Assisting with student recruitment.
• Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies.

• Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs as stated in the appropriate catalog(s).
• Meet/advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation)."
• Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.

• Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within their own department, the college and the university.
• Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.

Master's degree in Career and Technology Education, Workforce Development or other education-related field required.

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 (997598) 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 professional references.

Please direct inquiries regarding this position to Dr. Mike Pantleo at mpantleo or .

For information about the online application process, contact Human Resources at jobs or  and note position #997598.

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