Adjunct Faculty - Department of Health Sciences, UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies (Continuous Posting)

About the role

The Department of Health Sciences in the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Missouri–Kansas City invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to support undergraduate instruction in health sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses in the Department of Health Sciences based on departmental need, applicant expertise, and course availability.
• Teaching assignments may include in-person, hybrid, or online courses.
• Areas of instructional need may include, but are not limited to: Public health, Health promotion and disease prevention, Health systems and policy, Epidemiology, Research methods, Healthcare ethics, Health communication, Community health, Interprofessional education, Leadership in health professions, Other areas related to health sciences.
• Prepare and deliver course content, assess student learning, provide timely feedback, maintain regular communication with students, and comply with departmental, school, and university policies.
• Support the mission of the School of Nursing and Health Studies and UMKC.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold a master’s degree in health sciences, public health, healthcare administration, education, or a closely related field. Relevant professional experience in a health-related discipline is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will hold a doctoral degree in health sciences, public health, healthcare administration, education, or a closely related field. Have prior teaching experience at the college or university level, experience with online or hybrid instruction, familiarity with learning management systems, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching. Experience working with diverse student populations is strongly valued.

Contact

To be considered, you must complete the application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

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

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