Adjunct Instructor - UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sociology & Anthropology

University of Missouri - Kansas City
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Sociology & Anthropology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking qualified candidates for part-time adjunct faculty teaching positions.

• Develop and manage syllabus materials using the University of Missouri-Kansas City Syllabus Generator (SG) and/or Required Syllabus Elements Templates.
• The adjunct instructor is responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments, and/or online discussion exercise that permit measurement of student performance relative to standardized learning objects and student outcomes.
• Submit a copy of all syllabi to the department to ensure that course(s) comply(ies) with the University of Missouri-Kansas City standards.
• Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department chair. The adjunct instructor is responsible for reviewing any textbook and other courseware changes with the academic department chair.
• Maintain, update, manage, and ensure accuracy of content on Canvas for all assigned courses.
• Utilize Canvas to effectively engage and communicate with students to supplement and support course and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback.
• Check college email regularly and maintain effective communication/contact with students, administrators, faculty colleagues, etc.
• Input final grades into Canvas and Pathway and submit a copy of all gradebooks to the department on or before grade deadlines established by the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Part-time, non-benefit eligible unranked Academic position. Appointment period is for the semester with consideration for reappointment. Hours will vary depending on the opportunity, approximately 5 to 20 hours a week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to teach undergraduate urban ecology
• PhD in related field
• Teaching experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in environmental studies
• Teaching experience in urban ecology
• Research experience in ecology

Commensurate on education, experience, and internal equity.

Applicants must combine all application materials (personal letter of interest with accompanying curriculum vitae and a list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the name of the position.

December 16^th, 2025

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.