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Adjunct Instructor - School of Humanities and Social Sciences, History (Continuous Job Posting)

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas, MO Part Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025
Hiring Department

University of Missouri – Kansas City

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of History

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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate on education, experience, and internal equity.

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.

Other Information

Part-time, non-benefit eligible, unranked, academic position. 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/totalrewards/benefits.

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.

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