POOL- Instructor- Organizational Communication

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

9d • Remote

About The Position

The Organizational Communication Graduate Program in the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus invites qualified practitioner-scholars to submit applications that will be reviewed by the search committee and placed in a pool for consideration for part-time instructor positions. An instructor teaches graduate level courses and must possess an advanced terminal degree. Classes and class schedules offered may vary each semester and are dependent upon curricular need, student enrollment and funding availability. All courses are offered online and include required weekly live/synchronous meetings and asynchronous activities. Instructors report to the director of the Organizational Communication Graduate Program. Primary role is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. Instructors are placed in single term appointments, with renewal based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline or closely related field.
• A demonstrated record of teaching in an academic setting or a record of mentorship, leadership or training experience in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated experience and intermediate to advanced level technical skill in using online meeting platforms (i.e. Zoom) and functionality in support of participant engagement and adult learning (general navigational expertise, use of breakout rooms and polling, etc.).
• For master’s level courses, meets one of the following combinations of education and professional experience: A terminal degree/professional degree in relevant discipline, OR a master’s degree plus seven years of relevant experience.
• A demonstrated record of teaching, research, scholarship or achievement.
• Demonstrated experience and intermediate to advanced level technical skill in using online meeting platforms (i.e. Zoom) and functionality in support of participant engagement and adult learning (general navigational expertise, use of breakout rooms and polling, etc.).
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Evidence of prior success in teaching or training, preferably at the graduate level, and preferably both in-person and online (e.g. course evaluation summary, supervisor or teaching peer evaluations).
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing course content within a learning management system such as Blackboard (i.e., structuring modules, using folders and posting/updating documents), offering clear, organized online grading and feedback, and maintaining social presence in the asynchronous component of courses.
• Must possess an advanced terminal degree.
• The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
• Any employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• preferably at the graduate level
• preferably both in-person and online

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and presents brief recorded weekly content overview lectures (approx. 30 minutes)
• Facilitates one synchronous, interactive weekly evening class session via Zoom for one graduate course in organizational communication based on an approved course syllabus.
• Provides timely, meaningful, supportive feedback on assignments both verbally in class and on written assignments via the learning management system to students in support of individual growth and maintaining an inviting classroom climate.
• Maintains office hour availability at times convenient for working adult students, and offers timely response to student questions via email.
• Engages with individual students in a way that demonstrates awareness of and respect for difference -- and a commitment to an inviting learning environment for all.
• Updates existing PowerPoints, written assignment instructions, and discussions boards within learning management system (Blackboard) as needed to support student learning in each class section.
• Maintains well-organized, accurate and easy to navigate content within Blackboard.

Benefits

• The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level