Temp Faculty: Anthropology Instructor (Fall 2026)

Salary: $1,197.00 - $28,728.00 Annually Location : Longview, MOJob Type: Part-Time Faculty CreditJob Number: 2025-00358Organization: LV AnthropologyOpening Date: 03/04/2026Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptAbout MCCis the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: , located in Independence, Missouri; located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; and , located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.MCC is accredited by the In addition, several programs have as well.***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.Job SummaryPOOL POSITIONApplication materials for this position is accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand. Assignments may be scheduled but not granted based on enrollment and/or operational decisions.Temporary faculty serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and engaging in instruction related activities. Temporary faculty are expected to perform all duties associated with teaching an assigned course to include all course preparation, meeting with students, entering grades, and other duties related to course delivery. Upon employment temporary faculty must maintain updated credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies.Employment Restrictions:An annuitant of the Missouri Retirement System must adhere to the applicable regulations.Employees, who possess a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, may be required to participate in the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).Temporary faculty may be assigned up to ten (10) work units per semester for fall and spring. An additional two (2) work units per term may be assigned with approval from the dean and notification to human resources but no more than twenty-four (24) work units in an academic year. For summer, work units may not exceed 3.5 work units in June, and 3.5 work units in July.Noncredit courses taught during the normal academic year are included in these limitations.Combination Load Maximum: If a temporary faculty member's load includes work unit and clock hour assignments, the combined weekly clock hour total will be monitored to adhere to temporary faculty assignment limitations.Employees assigned responsibilities as instructors, counselors, librarians, or related are compensated based on assigned work units or clock-hours, in accordance with MCCKC guidelines for temporary employment. Essential FunctionsSelecting and developing instructional materials; planning and organizing instruction to enhance student learning; creating appropriate assignments to encourage student learning and foster higher order thinkingUsing a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment to facilitate student mastery of learning outcomesProviding students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedbackEvaluating student learning and modifying instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needsMeeting classes as scheduled; notifying the appropriate division chair with as much advanced notice as possible if they are to be absentMonitoring email and other electronic communication, and responding to students in a timely mannerPreparing and distributing syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelinesFollowing the published final exam scheduleMaintaining accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly providing final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administrationMaintaining the confidentiality of student records as required by law and college policyFulfilling all requirements as stated in college policies and procedures including mandatory trainingExercising stewardship in the use of college facilities and materialsImplementing course student learning outcome and institutional learning outcome assessment activities as required by the discipline/program, and reporting assessment data in a timely mannerPerform other duties as assignedQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Master's degree in Anthropology OR Master's degree in any field with at least 18 graduate credit hours from any combination of the following fields:Anthropology (any)ArchaeologyPreferred Qualifications:Experience teaching in a community college settingExperience developing related curriculumAdvanced degrees and/or certifications in the relevant teaching discipline Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse communityAbility to work well with othersStrong oral and written communication skillsPhysical Requirements Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.Supplemental InformationEEO Statement:Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ DisabledAccommodations:MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.We offer benefits including:Deferred retirement compensation plansProfessional developmentAccess to our Fitness CentersAnd much more!To learn more details, visit our 01Do you have a Master's degree in Anthropology OR do you have a Master's degree in any combination of the following fields with at least 18 GHCs in: Anthropology (any) or Archaeology?YesNo