Academy for the Arts Instructor

On the University of Missouri's designated performing arts campus, the UMKC Conservatory is an educational community that advances creativity, performance, scholarship, and learning in the arts. We are a vital partner in Kansas City's rich cultural environment, providing the highest level of professional instruction and an extensive array of performances. As a community we collaborate to balance tradition, innovation, and unity as we seek to serve art and humanity.

Music Studies, Music Performance, Dance, and Theatre. Adjunct faculty teaching in the Conservatory are responsible for teaching regular courses or applied lessons as assigned by the Division Chairperson.

UMKC Conservatory is continuously seeking qualified candidates for adjunct faculty teaching positions.

THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF ADJUNCT FACULTY WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO DELIVER UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES AND INSTRUCTION IN ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CONSERVATORY.

Contribute to the academic and service environments that are characteristic to a conservatory within a university; and enrich the cultural environment of the Kansas City metropolitan community.

Communicates clearly in a timely manner issues and/or concerns regarding student performance to department chair.

Respond to email, phone calls, questions and other inquiries in a timely manner.

Promote and sustain positive relationships with the students, Dean, department chairs, and university faculty and staff.

Courses offered range in topics from Music Composition, Music Education and Theory, Music Therapy, Instrumental Studies (percussion, string bass, flute, saxophone, trumpet, etc.), Degree or appropriate, significant experience / training relevant to the level of class and content area being taught.

Familiarity with teaching applied lessons or classroom lectures.

Demonstrated highly successful experience teaching in their area of specialization. Salaries are negotiable based on education, experience and internal equity.

Application Materials
A complete application includes a letter of application detailing desire and qualifications to teach in one or more of the areas listed above, curriculum vita, a minimum of two current letters of recommendation (must be on letterhead and signed), transcript reflecting the highest degree earned and previous coursework leading up to the highest degree earned.

The University requires that we maintain an official copy of your higher education transcripts. If considered an official copy of that transcript must be sent to the Office of the Dean, Business Office, attention: THE INTENT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF ADJUNCT FACULTY WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO DELIVER UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES AND INSTRUCTION IN ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CONSERVATORY. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY AS NEEDS ARISE.

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Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. 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 .

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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