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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 10 hours ago

Adjunct Instructor, Dept of Psychology and Counseling, UMKC School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (Continuous Posting)

Kansas City, MO

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is continuously seeking qualified candidates for adjunct faculty teaching positions in the Department of Psychology and Counseling. The role involves delivering undergraduate and graduate level courses, creating inclusive learning environments, and assessing student learning outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Create and maintain civil, inclusive and engaging learning environments

Deliver curriculum through high quality course instruction

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

Create course materials (e.g., rubrics, handouts) as needed to effectively deliver curriculum and assess student learning

Use technology to enhance learning

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

Qualification

Master’s degree in PsychologyDoctoral degree in PsychologyExperience in content areaLicensureCertificationTeaching experienceOnline systemsUrban issues

Required

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

Preferred

Previous experience teaching at the university level

Familiarity with various online management systems (e.g., Canvas)

Benefits

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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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