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Adjunct Instructor/Supervisor UMKC Urban Teacher Education, School of Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025
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49990
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UMKC Volker Campus
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Division of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies in the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences

Job Description
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. Programs in the Division of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies (TE&CS) provide a full range of CAEP and State of Missouri accredited programs leading to certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary, K-12 and Special Education. 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 experiences. 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 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 INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF ADJUNCT FACULTY IN THE DIVISION OF TEACHER EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM STUDIES.
Major Responsibilities May Include:
Teaching or assisting in teaching courses in initial teacher certification
Supervise and observe all assigned teacher candidates in their field and/or clinical experience(s)
Assess candidate teaching performance during field and/or clinical experience(s)
Complete electronic observation forms to document candidate performance
Document plan of action/interventions used to assist candidate in developing knowledge, skills and dispositions
May include teaching a linking seminar course that reinforces knowledge, skills and dispositions from field and clinical experiences
Provide constructive support, suggestions and recommendations to assist the candidate's growth and development
Demonstrate and reflect knowledge of effective instructional practices for differing classrooms
Maintain individual candidate documentation and confidentiality
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.
Respond to email, phone calls, questions and other inquiries in a timely manner
Participate in Seminars as requested
Participate in regularly scheduled university supervisor, program and/or adjunct faculty meetings
Travel significantly in the metro Kansas City region
Communicates clearly in a timely manner issues and/or concerns regarding candidate performance to faculty and the Coordinator of Field Experiences
Demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions that clearly align with the School of Education mission, vision and values
Qualifications
  • A Master's degree in Education (Specific content areas include: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle School and Secondary Math, Social Studies, Language Arts/English/Literacy and/or Multicultural Education)
  • A Specialist of Doctoral degree in Education preferred
  • At least three 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 understanding and commitment to diversity, social justice and educational equity
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor teachers.
  • Valid driver's license and access to transportation required.
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.
Application Materials

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.

Other Information

Part Time, Not eligible for benefits. Contracts are generally issued on a semester-by-semester basis

For further information about this position, please contact the Co-Chair of the search committee Dr. Jennifer Waddell at 816.235.2443 or via email at waddellj@umkc.edu

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.


The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo

 

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