Description

Position Overview

The Engineering Management Program in the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus invite qualified scholars and professionals with experience in engineering or engineering management to submit applications that will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool for consideration for part-time Instructor positions. Instructors teach a graduate level course and must possess an advanced terminal degree. Instructors report to the Director of the Engineering Management Program.

To learn more about courses offered through the Engineering Management Program see Engineering Management | School of Professional Studies.

Instructors are instructional members of the faculty and are not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. 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.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

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.

Job Description

100% Instructor Duties:

• Plans, prepares and presents lectures for one graduate course in engineering management based on an approved course syllabus. Depending on the program, course and semester, instruction may in-person one evening per week or online.
• Develops assignment, projects and exams. Supervises projects, evaluates student work and provides feedback to students. Maintains office hours as necessary to meet students' needs. In-person courses are live streamed and recorded to support remote students.
• Maintains technologies, including a learning management system and a classroom lecture recording system.

Required Qualifications

1. Earned master's degree by start of appointment in engineering, engineering management or a master's degree in a closely related discipline.
2. Minimum of five years of related professional experience

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

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. A cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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.