Top 278 Faculty Jobs in Leawood Ks

Adjunct Academic Success Instructors
Avila University —Kansas City, MO
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Business (Faculty - 182 Days)
Kansas City Kansas Community College —Kansas City, KS
- $55,446.46 - $67,822.90 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
English (Faculty - 182 Days)
Kansas City Kansas Community College —Kansas City, KS
- $55,446.46 - $67,822.90 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- English
Temp Faculty (NonCredit): Community Education Instr (2026-2027)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $38.16 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Retirement plan
Temp Faculty: Education Instructor (Fall 2026)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $1,221 - $29,304 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
Temp Faculty: Communications Instructor (Fall 2026)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $1,221 - $29,304 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
Temp Faculty: English Instructor (Fall 2026)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $1,221 - $29,304 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- English
- Retirement plan
Temp Faculty: Reading Instructor (Fall 2026)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $1,221 - $29,304 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructors
Avila University —Kansas City, MO
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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8d
Instructional Designer II, UMKC's Center for Faculty Excellence
University of Missouri - Kansas City —Kansas City, MO
- $22.10 - $26.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Children
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Temp Faculty: Paralegal Instructor (Fall2026)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $1,221 - $29,304 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Retirement plan
Adjunct Instructor - EMBA Concentrations (ALL LOCATIONS)
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- 5 years
- Mid-level
Adjunct Communications Instructors
Avila University —Kansas City, MO
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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8d
Temp Faculty: Business Instructor (Fall 2026)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $1,221 - $29,304 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Marketing
- Retirement plan
English for Speakers of Other Languages (Faculty - 182 days)
Kansas City Kansas Community College —Kansas City, KS
- $55,446.46 - $67,822.90 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
12d
Temp Faculty: Social Work Instructor (Fall 2026)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $1,221 - $29,304 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Master of Social Work
- Retirement plan
Temp Faculty: Engineering Instructor (Fall 2026)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $1,221 - $29,304 a year
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Engineering
- Retirement plan
Mathematics Instructor (Limited Duration)
Metropolitan Community College —Kansas City, MO
- $56,896 - $81,077 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
1d
Assistant Professor Construction Management
Johnson County Community College —Overland Park, KS
- $55,069 - $93,037 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Carpentry
- Classroom
- 3 years
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
13d
English Adjunct
ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY —Kansas City, MO
- Online Application
- Classroom
- English
- Mid-level

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Adjunct Academic Success Instructors

Avila University -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Part-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Lecture-based instruction
Master's degree in education
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Developing new academic courses
Multilingual
Educational support mentoring
Coaching
Youth academic support program facilitation
Academic institution experience
Assessment-driven instruction
Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques)
Master's degree in psychology
Training material drafting
Mid-level
Online learning environment experience
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Continuous improvement
Psychology
University teaching experience
University course instructional design
Online training platform teaching experience
Assessment instructional content development
Enterprise Learning Management
Implementing IT- integrated lessons as a teacher
Classroom Teaching
Classroom community building
Constructive feedback for students
Critical thinking teaching method
Educational content composition projects
Time management

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced instructor to lead a course that equips academically at-risk students with essential academic skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping students develop effective time management, goal-setting, memory encoding and retrieval techniques, as well as critical thinking abilities. In addition, this role will focus on teaching students how to apply these skills to enhance their learning across lectures, reading, writing, class discussions, and synthesis activities. This position is contracted on a per-semester basis.

Responsibilities:

Instruction and Facilitation: Deliver engaging and informative lessons on study strategies including time management, goal setting, memory techniques, and critical thinking.
Curriculum Development: Design and adapt course materials to ensure students can apply study techniques to a wide variety of academic activities such as lectures, reading assignments, writing tasks, and group discussions.
Assessment: Create and implement assessments to evaluate students' understanding of course concepts and provide constructive feedback to support student growth.
Student Support: Provide individual or group coaching to assist students in overcoming academic challenges and achieving personal learning goals.
Interactive Learning: Foster an interactive classroom environment that encourages active participation in critical thinking exercises, class discussions, and collaborative learning activities.
Technology Integration: Utilize learning technologies to enhance instruction and engage students in online or hybrid settings when appropriate.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest research and best practices related to study strategies, memory enhancement, and critical thinking. Incorporate new techniques and tools into the course to improve student success.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field required.
Prior teaching or tutoring experience in higher education or similar settings.
Strong understanding of time management techniques, memory encoding, retrieval methods, and critical thinking strategies.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and online education platforms.
Passion for helping students succeed academically and develop lifelong learning skills.
Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students and multilingual learners.
Multilingual skills highly preferred.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Benefits:

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and health insurance.

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)” and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety. ; A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.

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