Adjunct Instructor, UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences, World Languages and Cultures - continuous posting
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 13, 2024
Hiring Department
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Job Description
The Department of World Languages and Cultures of the University of Missouri-Kansas City is continuously seeking qualified candidates for part-time adjunct faculty teaching positions in French, German, and Spanish.
THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF ADJUNCT FACULTY WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO DELIVER PRIMARILY UNDERGRADUATE ELEMENTARY AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES.
Qualifications
Master of Arts or equivalent advanced degree in the foreign language or appropriate related field and native or near-native fluency in the foreign language required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching language at the university level. Evidence of teaching excellence.
Application Materials
Application materials must be submitted online atwww.umkc.edu/jobs.
Applicants must comine all application materials (personal letter of interest with accompanying curriculum vitae and a list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size imit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g.,/,&,%,etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems, please emailumpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
For questions about the position, please contactumkcfacultysearch@umkc.eduincluding the name of the position.
Application Deadline
Application materials are solicited on an ongoing basis to ensure we have a stong talent pool to source from in the event of a vacancy.
Other Information
Part time, non-benefit eligible, non-tenure track faculty position.
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 athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
