Supplemental Instruction Associate Adjunct, UMKC Academic Support & Mentoring, 81747 Continuous Posting
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 8, 2024
Hiring Department
Student Success, Academic Support & Mentoring (ACM) at the University of Missouri--Kansas City.
Job Description
The position must have completed the Advanced Supplemental Instruction (SI) Supervisor Training in order to fulfill responsibilities for dissemination of best practices in SI across the United States and internationally through training and consultation. The position interfaces with higher education professionals and organizations from across the United States and around the world for the purposes of advancing the International Center for Supplemental Instruction (ICSI) to grow revenues that directly support ASM programming. The position reports to the Executive Director of The ICSI.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Train and provide consultation with higher education professionals from the U.S. and around the world in SI online
- Organize and facilitate events as requested
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Completion of the Advanced SI Supervisor training conducted by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction and at least 2-years' experience working in SI program leadership at a higher education institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Higher Education, or other related fields
- Working knowledge of student development/learning theory
- Experience developing and managing academic support programs such as tutoring, writing assistance, and/or developmental reading
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience conducting training workshops or making presentation
To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems, please emailumpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
For questions about the position, please contactumkcfacultysearch@umkc.eduincluding the name of the position.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed quarterly or as needed. This is a continous posting intendend to gather a talent pool to hire from throughout the year.
Other Information
Part time, not eligible for benefits. Anticipated FTE will be .25 per contract (may be more, but will always be less than .74).
For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Jess Pearson (jpearson@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 athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
