Adjunct Instructor - School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Applied Language Institute (Continuous Job Posting)

University of Missouri - Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Applied Language Institute (ALI)

Teach English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses in ALI's intensive English program and/or community English program with the possibility of teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses in ALI's short-term program for visiting international students.

Part-time, non-benefit eligible unranked non tenure track position. Appointment period is for the semester with consideration for reappointment. Hours vary from 10 to 20/week, depending on classes available.

A Master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

International, post-secondary, and 2+ years of English language teaching and learning experience is beneficial.

Commensurate on education, experience, and internal equity.

Applicants must combine 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 limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Application materials must be submitted online at www.umkc.edu/jobs

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For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number and name of the position.

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.

An official copy of transcripts(s), showing degree(s) with courses completed, and conferring institution will be required before an official offer is made to the candidate.

If considered, The University requires that we maintain an official copy of your higher education transcripts. An official copy of that transcript must be sent to Applied Language Institute, Attention: Jeremy Slagoski, 5210 Rockhill Road, 213 Haag Hall, Kansas City, MO, 64110 or jdsq23@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.

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