Adjunct Instructor - Department of History

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City invites qualified candidates for an adjunct history instructor position in the Department of History within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The role is part-time and non-tenure track, requiring syllabus development, assessment, and coordination with the department.

Responsibilities include maintaining Canvas content, aligning course materials with standards, and communicating with students, faculty, and staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in History or related field with 18 credit hours in graduate History courses.
• Experience with Canvas and Pathway LMS.
• Ability to teach diverse student populations and promote inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage syllabus materials using the UMKC Syllabus Generator (SG) and/or Required Syllabus Elements Templates.
• Select and compile tests, assignments, and online discussions to measure student performance relative to learning outcomes.
• Submit copies of all syllabi to the department to ensure courses comply with UMKC standards.
• Coordinate courseware and curriculum with the academic department chair and review textbook changes.
• Maintain, update, and ensure accuracy of content on Canvas for all assigned courses.
• Utilize Canvas to engage with students and support learning outcomes.
• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback.
• Input final grades into Canvas and Pathway and submit gradebooks by deadlines.

Skills

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in History or related field with 18 credit hours in graduate History courses

Ph.D. in History or related field (preferred)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Pathway

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.

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.