What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor/Supervisor-Institute for Urban Education, UMKC School of Educ position at University of Missouri-Kansas City?
Institute for Urban Education (IUE) in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences
The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) announces adjunct and adjunct university supervisor faculty positions in Urban Teacher Education for the Institute for Urban Education (IUE). The professionals selected for this position will join a collaborative and dedicated faculty who emphasize excellence in education at all levels in the context of the School of Education's commitment to urban education, differing backgrounds and educational equity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As an urban-serving School, the mission of the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences is to recruit, prepare and support outstanding teachers, mental health professionals, and educational leaders who will create lifelong opportunities for the diverse communities they serve through excellence in teaching, research, and practice. Our dedicated full-time and adjunct faculty are committed to social justice and transformation in the Kansas City metropolitan area, the region, and beyond.
The IUE prepares and supports exemplary teachers for richly diverse schools in Kansas City. Components of the IUE include Grow Your Own high school and community college pipelines for prospective teachers, Teacher Preparation for urban school, and Services to Schools and Teachers which includes professional development and teacher support.
THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF ADJUNCT FACULTY IN THE INSTITUTE FOR URBAN EDUCATION.
Major Responsibilities May Include:
* Teaching or assisting in teaching courses in initial teacher certification
* Teaching or assisting in teaching courses high school Grow Your Own teacher pipeline programs
* Supervise and observe preservice teachers in their field, community service and/or clinical experience(s)
* Assess candidate performance during field and/or clinical experience(s)
* Serve as a liaison between the university and practicum site while promoting and sustaining positive relationships with the Cooperating Mentor Teacher(s), teacher candidates, principal and university faculty
* Serve as a liaison between high school Grow Your Own programs and the IUE
* Assisting with mentorship of current and/or prospective IUE students, including responding to questions about the teaching profession and assistance with applications
* Assist with ACT and/or Missouri General Assessment Exam preparation
* Respond to email, phone calls, questions and other inquiries in a timely manner
* Facilitate and/or participate in IUE Urban Education Seminars
* Provide professional development and mentorship to beginning teachers
* Participate in regularly scheduled university supervisor, program and/or adjunct faculty meetings
* Demonstrate and reflect knowledge of effective instructional practices for diverse classrooms
* Maintain individual candidate documentation and confidentiality
* Travel significantly in the metro Kansas City region
* Communicates clearly in a timely manner issues and/or concerns regarding IUE candidate performance to the IUE Director and/or Associate Director
* Demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions that clearly align with the School of Education mission, vision and values
A Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
At least four years of successful PK-12 public school experience as a classroom teacher or equivalent in an urban setting (at least 5 years for some positions)
Current or prior teacher certification in the United States
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Competence in use of technology such as Canvas and online repositories
Demonstrated experience and ability to work well with individuals with different backgrounds
Demonstrated commitment to educational equity
Demonstrated commitment to educational support for groups from differing backgrounds
Demonstrated familiarity and knowledge of Kansas City and its schools
Demonstrated ability to mentor teachers.
Valid driver's license and access to transportation required.
Preferred Qualifications
5 or more years teaching experience in Kansas City urban schools
1 or more years of experience mentoring pre-service and/or beginning teachers
1 or years of experience with adult learning and/or demonstrated teacher leadership
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and database management
Bilingual preferred, but not required (English/Spanish)
An official copy of transcripts(s), showing degree(s) with courses completed, and conferring instituition will be required before an official offer is made to the candidate.
The University requires that we maintain an official copy of your higher education transcripts. An official copy of the transcript showing the highest degree and any other transcript relevant to the course taught must be sent to the Office of the Dean, Attention: Yolanda Branch, School of Education, 615 E. 52nd Street, Suite 347, Kansas City, Missouri 64110. Official transcripts may also be e-mailed to branchy@umkc.edu. Your appointment is contingent upon verification of your degree.
You must combine all application materials (a letter expressing interest in and perspectives on the position, curriculum vita, a writing sample and other supporting materials, as well as contact information of four references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Size limit 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.
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.
Part Time; Not eligible for benefits. Contracts generally issued on a semester-by-semester basis
For further information about this position, please contact the IUE at 816.235.2262 or via email at iue@umkc.edu
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.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo
