Mock Trial Adjunct Instructor - Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Hiring Department

University of Missouri - Kansas City

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Criminal Justice and Criminology

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to instruct and coach the undergraduate Mock Trial team, starting in the Fall 2026 semester.

For more information about the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, visit: https://shss.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/criminal-justice-and-criminology/

Job Description

The Mock Trial Adjunct Instructor serves as the primary faculty leader, instructor, and administrator for the university's competitive mock trial program and affiliated student organization. This position is responsible for academic instruction, curriculum development, student coaching and development, competition management, budget administration, compliance with American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) regulations, and tournament hosting.

• Instruction and Academic Oversight: Teach CJC 384 including designing and delivering lectures, developing course materials, developing and grading assignments, etc.
• Program Leadership and Student Development: Serve as Faculty Advisor for the Mock Trial student organization including mentoring student leaders, maintaining standards of professionalism, coordinating practices, scrimmages, workshops, , etc.
• Competition and Tournament Management: Oversee mock trial competition preparation; coordinate logistics and compliance requirements; plan and manage university-hosted tournaments; supervise students during competitions.
• Budgeting, Outreach, and Administration: Manage program budget; work with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences development officers for fundraising and alumni outreach; maintain program records and compliance with university and AMTA requirements.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree is required to teach undergraduate courses. We also require significant experience/training relevant to the level of the class and the content area being taught.

A Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), or Ph.D. is preferred.

Application Materials

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 email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the name of the position.

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please apply by July 11, 2026.

Other Information

This is a part-time (approximately 19.50 hours per week), non-benefit eligible, unranked non-tenure track position.

The appointment period is for one semester with consideration for reappointment.

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 at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.