Description

Position Overview

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.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in C.V., and (3) information provided from professional references.

To teach undergraduate courses, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Possess a master's degree in a related field
2. Possess 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 meet one of the following criteria:

1. Possess a PhD in a related field
2. Possess 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. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include:

• 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

Review of applications will begin August 10th.

Disclaimer

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. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.