The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 90 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Adjunct Instructor will teach select business core courses in support of the Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree completion program offered at the Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF). Adjunct faculty must be credentialed in the area of instruction and must be able to pass a background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach classes as assigned (based on credentials):
  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Principles of Accounting I
• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned
• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback
• Manage and foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time
• Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration
• Timely attendance at all required training, Division meetings, and university-related meetings
• Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS
• Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to prison rehabilitation.
• Master’s degree in credentialed area of teaching or master’s degree 18 credits in subject area
• Minimum of three years teaching at the college level required.
• Philosophically aligned with the mission and values of USM
• Experience working in a prison preferred.
• Ability to pass Department of Corrections/KBI background check required.

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.