Adjunct Instructor (Continuous Posting), UMKC Department of Race, Ethnic & Gender Studies, 52208

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 instructor 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. As an interdisciplinary department, the Instructors may come from a variety of scholarly backgrounds.

UMKC is a comprehensive urban land-grant university, 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), Washtage Monzhan (Kaw/Kansa), Osage, and Ochethi akowi (Sioux) Peoples.

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.

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 email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 51775 and name of the position.

Official transcripts will be required if a contract is extended.

Part time, non-tenure track, non-benefit eligible academic position. The number of hours per week vary depending on the opportunity.

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.

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.

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