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30331BR

Job Title:

Pool – Lecturer

Department:

School of Public Affairs&Admin

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

Lecturer Duties:

**100% - Lecturer Duties:** Teach a specified number of courses per semester. Courses may be undergraduate or graduate level and may be taught face-to-face, hybrid or online.

• Design course content and syllabus in accordance with departmental guidance and KU standards, utilizing resources provided by the School and University as needed.

• Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction.

• Provide instruction for course(s). Instructional expectations for online courses match those of the face-to-face experience.

• Develop & administer assignments & tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.

• Be available for students involved in classes taught. “Office hours” may include a set time where students can contact the instructor, but must also include expectations for timely responses to student inquiries outside of a set contact time.

• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:

30331BR

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, genetic information and retaliation in the University's programs and activities. Access to information regarding equal opportunity and diversity worksite posters is available at http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies\_procedures/category\_details/index.aspx?category=8 or you may contact 785-864-4946 or [email protected] for alternate access options. Any inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY

Contact Information to Applicants:

Diana Moore, SPAA Administrative Officer

[email protected]

Position Number:

00002599

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

Employee Class:

F-Faculty

Advertised Salary Range:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

FTE:

Varies

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous successful teaching experience

Position Overview:

The School of Public Affairs & Administration invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part- to full-time lecturer positions for the development and instruction of in-person and online courses. 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. The appointment dates will vary based on the type of lecturer appointment and the timeframe for the preparation and instruction of the course(s). Classes can range from 8-16 weeks depending on programmatic needs.

Application materials will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool for consideration for developing and teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in the School of Public Affairs & Administration consistent with departmental instructional needs. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.

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.

The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

Reg/Temp:

Regular

Application Review Begins:

25-Apr-2025

Anticipated Start Date:

03-Jun-2025

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 be ongoing with hires being made as positions become available throughout the academic year.

Initial Review will begin: June 19, 2024

Estimated Start Date: 8/18/2024 & 1/1/2025