Adjunct Instructor, Dept of Psychology and Counseling, UMKC School of Education, Social Work
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, University Professor
Job Description
The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri‑Kansas City is continuously seeking qualified candidates for adjunct faculty teaching positions. The Department of Psychology and Counseling offers undergraduate coursework in psychology and graduate coursework in counseling and clinical psychology. The intent of this announcement is to identify a pool of adjunct faculty who are qualified to deliver undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology.
Responsibilities of UMKC Part‑time Academic Members include:
- Articulate clear learning objectives for students in the course
- Clearly communicate expectations and course requirements
- Provide high quality instruction
- Engage students in active and creative learning activities
- Engage students in critical thinking, problem solving, creative activity and reflection
- Use a variety of evaluation methods
- Use the early alert system to identify students at risk of failing, when applicable (UMKC Connect)
- Provide students with prompt, objective, fair feedback on their work
- Assign grades and maintain student records in accordance with university policy
This is a part‑time, non‑benefit position. Hours vary according to opportunity. Appointment periods are for the semester with consideration for reappointment.
Qualifications- Appropriate minimum degree for the level of class being taught
- Master's degree in Psychology or a related field to teach Psychology undergraduate courses
- Master's degree in Clinical or Counseling or Counseling Psychology or Psychology, or a related field, plus related experience to teach in the Counseling Masters program
- Doctoral degree in Psychology to teach in the Clinical Psychology graduate program
- Experience/training relevant to the content area being taught
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to urban issues
- Licensure or certification, if applicable
- Previous experience teaching at the university level
- Familiarity with various online management systems (e.g., Canvas)
A flat adjunct salary is determined on a per‑course basis.
Application MaterialsYou must combine all application materials (i.e., a letter expressing interest in and perspectives on the position, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation, copy of license/certification, and other supporting materials) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your “resume attachment.” Limit document name to 50 characters. Size limit 11 MB. Do not include special characters (/, &, %, etc.). Transcripts reflecting the highest degree earned and any other degree that may be relevant for the course assignment are required before final hire.
The hiring official may contact references at later stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted initially, but OFFICIAL transcripts are required for hire. The University requires that we maintain an official copy of your higher education transcripts. An official copy of the transcript showing the highest degree and any other transcript relevant to the course taught must be sent to the Office of the Dean, Attention:
Katherine Hawk, School of Education, 615 E. 52nd Street, Suite 347, Kansas City, Missouri 64110. Your appointment is contingent upon verification of your degree.
If you need technical assistance with the application, please email: umpshrsupport.
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…
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