Adjunct Instructors, UMKC Conservatory (Continuous Posting)

University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university, recognized for partnerships with surrounding communities that foster a healthy, safe, and economically secure quality of life.

The UMKC Conservatory is an educational community that advances creativity, performance, scholarship, and learning in the arts. Located within Kansas City's vibrant cultural environment, the Conservatory collaborates across disciplines to balance tradition, innovation, and unity in service to art and humanity.

Comprised of divisions in Music, Dance, and Theatre, the Conservatory provides professional training alongside a robust performance and academic experience.

We seek candidates who:

• demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and artistic practice;
• communicate effectively and engage positively with students and colleagues;
• support a collaborative and inclusive learning environment;
• contribute to the cultural and artistic vitality of the Conservatory and the broader community.

The UMKC Conservatory invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses and applied lessons. This is a continuous posting to establish a pool of qualified candidates for part-time, non benefit eligible, non-tenure-track instructional opportunities across all areas of the Conservatory, including Music, Dance, and Theatre.

Appointments are made on a semester basis, as instructional needs arise.

Adjunct faculty are responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in classroom, studio, or applied lesson settings, and for contributing to the academic and artistic life of the Conservatory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses or applied lessons in areas such as Music Composition, Music Education and Theory, Music Therapy, Instrumental and Vocal Studies, Keyboard Studies, Jazz Studies, Dance, and Theatre.
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner regarding student progress and performance concerns.
• Maintain regular communication and responsiveness to students, faculty, and staff.
• Foster a positive and professional learning environment.
• Demonstrate effective instructional practices appropriate to diverse learning contexts, including individual and group instruction.
• Contribute to the artistic, academic, and cultural environment of the Conservatory and the greater Kansas City community.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Appropriate degree or significant professional experience relevant to the discipline and level of instruction.
• Demonstrated success teaching in the candidate's area of specialization.
• Familiarity with both applied instruction and/or classroom teaching, as appropriate.
• Evidence of alignment with the Conservatory's mission, vision, and values.

An official copy of transcripts will be required prior to final appointment.

Compensation is determined based on academic rank, education, experience, and internal equity. In some cases, compensation may be negotiable.

Applicants will apply at https://www.umkc.edu/ and submit the following materials:

• A letter of application describing qualifications and areas of teaching interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least two professional references

Additional materials, including transcripts, may be requested at a later stage.

Applications will be reviewed periodically as instructional needs arise.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu include the Job Identification number 59651 and name of the position.

If you experience technical difficulties during the application process, please email: umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu

These are part-time, temporary, non-tenure-accruing positions and are not eligible for University benefits. Appointment periods are typically for a single semester, with the possibility of reappointment based on program needs.

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UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

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.

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