Adjunct Instructors for the Transition to Teaching Program

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students, and 60+ languages are spoken in the homes of our students. According to the US News rankings, KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas, and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees, including over 1,800 teachers.

The Kansas City, Kansas Teaching Fellows program began in 2000 as a partnership between Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Pittsburgh State University, and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The program was developed and facilitated in coordination with The New Teacher Project of New York to address the need for teachers in high-needs schools. As a result, the Kansas State Department of Education approved the alternative licensure program.

Job Posting Title: Adjunct Instructors

Appointment Dates: Summer 2026

Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin immediately and continue throughout the fulfillment process.

Job Description: Seeking adjunct instructors (non-benefits eligible) for face-to-face and online instruction at the Kansas City, Kansas North Central Office, and Training Center, who are available to teach KCKPS Teacher Fellows education courses offered through Fort Hays State University.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful applicants must hold an earned master's degree from an accredited institution and have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach. Must have college-level teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal degree in the field or a master's degree in the field of education. Two or more years of recent college-level teaching experience and at least one or more applicable qualifications.

• Faculty member teaches specialized skill-based/technical classes and has documented relevant experience or mastery in the associated teaching area.
• The faculty member has demonstrated discipline-based expertise through professional or scholarly activities, such as professional engagement, publications, presentations, consulting, honors, awards, and continuing education.
• Faculty member holds a national or state-issued license or certification in the field and has documented substantial work experience in the area.
• Faculty member teaches only interdisciplinary courses such as "success labs," introductory technology and basic information literacy courses, and other nontraditional courses that draw upon and synthesize knowledge across disciplines. Such courses are designated exceptions to the FHSU Faculty Qualification policy and therefore require no documentation from the faculty member.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae/resume
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., student evaluations of instruction and grade distributions)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

About Fort Hays University

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes offering great boating, fishing, and camping opportunities. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting services to Denver with several daily flights. The Hays community has excellent Pre-K and K-12 public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Background Check: The final candidate will have consented to and completed a criminal background check.

Adjunct Faculty Pay Scale:

Unless otherwise arranged, the following pay scale will determine faculty compensation for teaching courses offered through the Virtual College.

Years of Service as Adjunct

Salary per "0" Type Course

Per Hour Salary for Other Type Courses

(1 cr. hr.)

2 cr. hr.)

(3 cr. hr.)

(4 cr. hr.)

0-3

$2,495

$832

$1,663

$2,495

$3,327

4-6

$2,695

$898

$1,797

$2,695

$3,593

7-10

$2,895

$965

$1,930

$2,895

$3,860

11 and above

$3,095

$1,032

$2,063

$3,095

$4,127

Undergraduate courses level) with less than 10 students enrolled and graduate courses (800 level and above) with less than 5 students enrolled will be prorated. Calculations for proration will be made by the Office of Budget and Planning. The first