Salary : $53,733.00 - $85,999.00 Annually
Location : PV - Health Science Institute, MO
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 2025-00379
Organization: ON English
Opening Date: 04/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
About MCCis the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.
Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: , located in Independence, Missouri; located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; and , located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.
MCC is accredited by the In addition, several programs have as well.
***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.Job SummaryFull-time faculty position to teach all levels of English classes at the community college. Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of instruction and management of assigned classes. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling the Metropolitan Community College mission, vision, values, strategic plan, Board of Trustees' charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college.
Final compensation offer will be determined, based on various factors, such as academic credentials, relevant work and instructional experience.
Please Note: We are currently reviewing the first round of applicants for this position. Additional applications are still being accepted; however, the role may be filled before later submissions are reviewed. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will move forward in the process. If you are interested and qualified, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Essential Functions- Deliver effective asynchronous instruction - Provide quality asynchronous instruction, which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college - approved curriculum and resources
- Assess student learning - Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment
- Manage classes and online, asynchronous learning environments - Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility
- Promote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning
- Support learning through student engagement by incorporating pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful asynchronous teaching strategies in the online learning environment.
- Provide student guidance - Help students develop academic habits for college success
- Pursue professional development by staying current in academic field
- Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross-college, discipline specific, district, and community service activities
- Perform other duties as assigned to provide high-quality learning experience for students, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, etc.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in English
OR
- Master's degree in a related field with at least 18 GCH in combination of the qualifying fields
- English
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Literature
- MFA (English)
- Technical Writing
- Print Journalism
- Linguistics
- TESOL/TESL
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of asynchronous, online teaching experience at the college level, using interactive teaching techniques.
- Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence
- Demonstrated experience with current asynchronous and online pedagogical and instructional methods
- Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies, both inside and outside the classroom
- Proficiency in technology for personal productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite), online teaching tools, and Learning Management Systems (e.g. Canvas).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with inclusive curriculum design.
- Evidence of innovative teaching methods that engage diverse learners.
- Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students
- Ability to work well with others
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.
Supplemental InformationEEO Statement:
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Accommodations:
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
We offer a complete benefits package including:
- Health care (medical, dental and vision)
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement including deferred compensation plans
- Life insurance including long-term and short-term disability
- Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
- Professional development
- And much more!
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Do you have at least a Master's degree in English OR a Master's degree in a related field with at least 18 GCH in combination of the qualifying fields: English, Linguistics, Literature, MFA (English), Print Journalism, Rhetoric and Composition, Technical Writing or TESOL/TESL?
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