Adjunct Instructor - Department of Languages and Cultures, UMKC School of Humanities

Hiring Department

University of Missouri – Kansas City

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

World Languages and Cultures

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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 SpThe 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.

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible unranked non tenure track position. The appointment period is for the semester with consideration for reappointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and native or near-native fluency in the foreign language required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent advanced degree in the foreign language or appropriate related field, or completed at least one year of a graduate program in the target language
• Some college-level teaching experience (at least one semester of teaching)
• Taught a full class in the target language at the high- school level or at an organization
• Evidence of teaching excellence
• Engaged in at least two teaching development activities, such as interning in a high school language program, shadowing a high school teacher or university professor for a semester, served as a teaching assistant, have taken a pedagogy course, or trained by a language coordinator
• Completed a year-long study abroad program
• Completed two or more conference presentations or publications (including trade, journalistic, or literacy) in or on the target language

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Application Materials

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Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Final date to receive applications

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.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this 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 at https://-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

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