Lecturer

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lecturers are non-tenure-track members of the faculty. Positions vary and are dependent upon the need, if any, each semester for development and instruction of course(s). Primary role is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. Employment will be full-time and contracts will be committed on an academic year basis for one-year appointments. There is a possibility that lecturers could be reappointed for subsequent years if their teaching performances are strong. Lecturers may teach in any academic program offered by the School of Public Affairs & Administration including: Undergraduate program in public administration, Undergraduate program in law and society, Master’s of Urban Planning (MUP) program, Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) program. Course needs vary and include the following areas: Public Finance; Public Management; Nonprofit Management; Performance Management; Auditing; Human Resources Management; Budgeting and Policy Analysis; Public Policy and Administration; Organizational Analysis; Ethics; Quantitative Methods; Organizational Change; Information Technology; Law & Society; Urban Planning; Housing and Development; Sustainable Land Use Planning; Transportation; Electives related to the above topics. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, that UAKU is the exclusive representative for the bargaining unit, and that it is their right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

Requirements

• To teach undergraduate courses, applicants must possess a master’s degree in a related field OR a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus five (5) or more years of work experience directly related to specific area of instruction.
• To teach master’s courses, applicants must possess a PhD in a related field OR a master’s degree in a related field plus seven (7) or more years of work experience directly related to the specific area of instruction.
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position.
• Previous successful teaching experience.
• Appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• A letter of application, including a list of courses the applicant is qualified to teach (https://kupa.ku.edu/class-offerings)
• A curriculum vitae
• The names and contact information (including email) for three professional references

Responsibilities

• Teach a specified number of either undergraduate or graduate courses per semester.
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings.
• Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction.
• Provide instruction for course(s).
• Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.
• Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught.
• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level