Adjunct Instructor (Continuous Posting), UMKC Department of Race, Ethnic & Gender Studies, 52208
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 8, 2024
Hiring Department
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF RACE, ETHNIC & GENDER STUDIES (REGS)
The Department of Race, Ethnic, and Gender Studies (REGS) at University of Missouri-Kansas City is hiring an adjunct to teach part-time on topics related to Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality. The position involves teaching undergraduate students in introductory courses that provide a foundational understanding of ongoing issues in these areas.
UMKC is a comprehensive urban university in the land-grant tradition, and education in issues of Race, Ethnic, and Gender Studies is seen as an important part of that tradition.
The Race, Ethnic, and Gender Studies Department recognizes that UMKC faculty, staff, and students work and reside on the unceded ancestral lands of the Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Washtge Monzhn (Kaw/Kansa), Osage, and Ochthi Šakwi (Sioux) Peoples.
Qualifications
A Master of Arts or Ph.D. in the humanities or social sciences is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching college/university courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. The REGS Department also values community service/work experience.
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 emailumpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
For questions about the position, please contactumkcfacultysearch@umkc.eduincluding the Job Identification number 46550 and name of the position.
Other Information
Part time, non-tenure track, nonbenefit eligible academic 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
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