Urban Teacher Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hiring Department
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Institute for Urban Education (IUE)
School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS)
The Institute for Urban Education (IUE) prepares and supports exemplary teachers for schools in Kansas City. Components of the IUE include Grow Your Own high school and community college pipelines for prospective teachers, Teacher Preparation for urban school, and Services to Schools and Teachers which includes professional development and teacher support. As an urban-serving school, the mission of the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS) is to recruit, prepare, and support outstanding teachers, mental health professionals, and educational leaders who will create lifelong opportunities for the communities they serve through excellence in teaching, research, and practice. Our dedicated full-time and adjunct faculty are committed to differing backgrounds and transformation in the Kansas City metropolitan area, the region, and beyond.
For more information about the Institute of Urban Education, please visit: https://info.umkc.edu/iue/
Job Description
The School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) announces adjunct and adjunct university supervisor faculty positions in Urban Teacher Education for the Institute for Urban Education (IUE). The professionals selected for this position will join a collaborative and dedicated faculty who emphasize excellence in education at all levels in the context of the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences' (ESWPS) commitment to urban education and educational equity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
As an urban-serving school, the mission of the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS) is to recruit, prepare, and support outstanding teachers, mental health professionals, and educational leaders who will create lifelong opportunities for the communities they serve through excellence in teaching, research, and practice. Our dedicated full-time and adjunct faculty are committed to differing backgrounds and transformation in the Kansas City metropolitan area, the region, and beyond.
The IUE prepares and supports exemplary teachers for schools in Kansas City. Components of the IUE include Grow Your Own high school and community college pipelines for prospective teachers, Teacher Preparation for urban school, and Services to Schools and Teachers which includes professional development and teacher support.
THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF ADJUNCT FACULTY IN THE INSTITUTE FOR URBAN EDUCATION.
Major Responsibilities May Include:

• Teaching or assisting in teaching courses in initial teacher certification
• Teaching or assisting in teaching courses high school Grow Your Own teacher pipeline programs
• Supervise and observe preservice teachers in their field, community service and/or clinical experience(s)
• Assess candidate performance during field and/or clinical experience(s)
• Serve as a liaison between the university and practicum site while promoting and sustaining positive relationships with the Cooperating Mentor Teacher(s), teacher candidates, principal and university faculty
• Serve as a liaison between high school Grow Your Own programs and the IUE
• Assisting with mentorship of current and/or prospective IUE students, including responding to questions about the teaching profession and assistance with applications
• Assist with ACT and/or Missouri General Assessment Exam preparation
• Respond to email, phone calls, questions and other inquiries in a timely manner
• Facilitate and/or participate in IUE Urban Education Seminars
• Provide professional development and mentorship to beginning teachers
• Participate in regularly scheduled university supervisor, program and/or adjunct faculty meetings
• Demonstrate and reflect knowledge of effective instructional practices for diverse classrooms
• Maintain individual candidate documentation and confidentiality
• Travel significantly in the metro Kansas City region
• Communicates clearly in a timely manner issues and/or concerns regarding IUE candidate performance to the IUE Director and/or Associate Director
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and dispositions that clearly align with the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS) mission, vision and values

This position is part-time and not eligible for benefits. Hours will depend on the opportunity. Contracts are generally issued on a semester-by-semester basis.
Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Education or related field
• At least four years of successful PK-12 public school experience as a classroom teacher or equivalent in an urban setting (at least 5 years for some positions)
• Current or prior teacher certification in the United States
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competence in use of technology such as Canvas and online repositories
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work well with individuals of various backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity
• Demonstrated commitment to differences
• Demonstrated familiarity and knowledge of Kansas City and its schools
• Demonstrated ability to mentor teachers
• Valid driver's license and access to transportation required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years teaching experience in Kansas City urban schools
• 1 or more years of experience mentoring pre-service and/or beginning teachers
• 1 or years of experience with adult learning and/or demonstrated teacher leadership
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and database management
• Bilingual preferred, but not required (English/Spanish)

Application Materials
You must combine all application materials (a letter expressing interest in and perspectives on the position, curriculum vita, a writing sample and other supporting materials, as well as contact information of four references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Size limit 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.
If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
An official copy of transcripts(s), showing degree(s) with courses completed, and conferring institution will be required before an official offer is made to the candidate.
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 affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.
Other Information
For further information about this position, please contact the IUE at 816.235.2262 or via email at iue@umkc.edu
Benefit Eligibility
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.