Adjunct Instructor of Composition in Warrensburg, Missouri at University of Central Missouri
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Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093, United States
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Job Description
The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary Depends on Qualifications
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 998721
Division English
CategoryInstructor
Description
The Department of English at the University of Central Missouri invites applications for an appointment as an Adjunct Instructor of English Composition to teach one or possibly two courses in fall 2026. Faculty in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Central Missouri support the University's mission of providing a high-quality education and are committed to the success of their students.
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, two confidential letters of reference, and unofficial transcripts. Questions about the position may be directed to Professor Joshua Taft (taft@ucmo.edu).
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
Salary Depends on Qualifications
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 998721
Division English
CategoryInstructor
Description
The Department of English at the University of Central Missouri invites applications for an appointment as an Adjunct Instructor of English Composition to teach one or possibly two courses in fall 2026. Faculty in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Central Missouri support the University's mission of providing a high-quality education and are committed to the success of their students.
Examples of Duties
- The primary responsibility of this position is to provide instruction to students enrolled in the Department's program in First-Year English Composition.
- Teaching in the Department's programs entails effective delivery of instruction, being available to meet students outside the classroom during office hours and tutorials, and timely and fair evaluation and feedback of student progress.
- The person who fills this position will be expected to comply with all departmental, college, and University standards and regulations and contribute to cultivating a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other University faculty and staff.
Typical Qualifications
- An M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a related field is required. Two years of experience teaching college-level Composition and experience teaching English at the secondary school level are both strongly preferred.
Supplemental Information
Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, two confidential letters of reference, and unofficial transcripts. Questions about the position may be directed to Professor Joshua Taft (taft@ucmo.edu).
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid 100% by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to 6 credit hours for themselves per academic year.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
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Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093, United States
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