Adjunct Instructor - Department of History

Hiring Department

University of Missouri - Kansas City

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of History

The Department of History at the University of Missouri-Kansas City
is seeking qualified candidates for an adjunct faculty teaching
position. Please visit our website for more information about our
department: Department of
History, School of Humanities and Social Sciences .

Job Description

• Develop and manage syllabus materials using the University of

Missouri-Kansas City Syllabus Generator (SG) and/or Required
Syllabus Elements Templates.

• The adjunct instructor is responsible for selecting and

compiling tests, assignments, and/or online discussion exercise
that permit measurement of student performance relative to
standardized learning objects and student outcomes.

• Submit a copy of all syllabi to the department to ensure that

course(s) comply(ies) with the University of Missouri-Kansas City
standards.

• Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department

chair. The adjunct instructor is responsible for reviewing any
textbook and other courseware changes with the academic department
chair.

• Maintain, update, manage, and ensure accuracy of content on

Canvas for all assigned courses.

• Utilize Canvas to effectively engage and communicate with

students to supplement and support course and program learning
outcomes.

• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and

feedback.

• Check college email regularly and maintain effective

communication/contact with students, administrators, faculty
colleagues, etc.

• Input final grades into Canvas and Pathway and submit a copy of

all gradebooks to the department on or before grade deadlines
established by the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in History or a related field with at least

eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level History courses from
an accredited institution.

• Evidence of the ability to teach and work with persons from

differing backgrounds.

• Experience with Canvas learning management systems and

Pathway.

• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional

delivery modes.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with

diverse faculty, staff, and students.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach (as illustrated by syllabi,

student/peer evaluations, teaching awards, etc.).

• Demonstrate commitment to student learning outcomes and

assessment and improvement of student learning.

Application Materials

To be considered, you must complete the application which contains
two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all
application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a
list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word
document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB.
Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email
umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu
including the name of the position.

Application Deadline

Application materials are solicited on an ongoing basis to ensure
we have a strong talent pool to source from in the event of a
vacancy.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.

Other Information

Part-time, non-benefit eligible unranked non tenure track position.
Days and hours vary according to the opportunity. Appointment
period is for the semester with consideration for
reappointment.

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

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.