Adjunct Instructor, Public Affairs & Administration

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Lawrence Campus invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part‑to‑full‑time instructor positions for in‑person and online courses within the School of Public Affairs & Administration. The instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position not eligible for tenure or promotion.

Lecturers may teach undergraduate or graduate courses and duties include designing, teaching, providing feedback, and maintaining office hours.

Qualifications

• MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline & 5 years of relevant work experience directly related to specific area of instruction.
• PhD in relevant field OR Master's and 7 years of relevant work experience directly related to specific area of instruction.
• Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Online instruction

Education

MA in discipline or BA + 5 years experience

PhD or Master's + 7 years experience

Job description

The University of Kansas Lawrence Campus invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part‑to‑full‑time instructor positions for in‑person and online courses within the School of Public Affairs & Administration. The instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position not eligible for tenure or promotion.

Lecturers may teach undergraduate or graduate courses and duties include designing, teaching, providing feedback, and maintaining office hours.