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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 1 week ago

Yoga Adjunct Instructor, Educational Leadership Policy and Foundations, UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences, 77249

Kansas City, MO

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a qualified part-time Yoga Adjunct Instructor for its School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences. The role involves leading yoga classes for students of varying skill levels, ensuring safety, developing class content, and providing personalized guidance to enhance students' yoga practice.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead Yoga Classes: Design and conduct yoga sessions for students of varying experience levels, incorporating postures (asanas), breathing techniques, and mindful practices

Ensure Safety: Guide students through poses with proper alignment, providing modifications and manual adjustments to prevent injury and ensure safety

Develop Class Content: Create engaging lesson plans and sequences that cater to student needs and abilities, demonstrating techniques clearly

Create a Welcoming Environment: Foster a supportive and uplifting atmosphere for students to encourage their practice and growth

Provide Guidance: Offer personalized feedback, answering questions, and sharing knowledge of yoga philosophy to help students deepen their practice

Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest yoga trends and techniques through ongoing education and training to enhance teaching skills

Create and maintain civil and engaging learning environments

Deliver curriculum through high quality course instruction

Assess student learning of course objectives

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

Adhere to and model university standards of professionalism

Be accessible to students for conferences / consultations

Engage in critical self-reflection and professional development

Hours vary according to opportunity. Contracts are generally issued on a semester-by-semester basis

Qualification

Yoga CertificationAnatomy & Physiology KnowledgeCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityPatienceEmpathyReliability

Required

Yoga Certification-completion of a recognized yoga instructor training program

Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge-A strong understanding of body mechanics, alignment, and anatomy to provide safe instruction

Communication Skills-ability to clearly explain poses, provide motivation, and connect with students on a personal level

Adaptability-skills in adapting class plans and offering modifications to meet the diverse needs of students

Reliability-Punctuality, commitment to fulfilling teaching schedules

Patience and Empathy-The ability to support and guide students patiently through their yoga journey

Benefits

Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b).

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (32)

2024 (29)

2023 (25)

2022 (23)

2021 (11)

2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M