Curriculum & Teaching Instructor

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas, Department of Curriculum & Teaching invites qualified professionals for a part-time, Temporary Instructor pool to teach a variety of courses at undergraduate and master’s levels. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 semester, not tenure-track, renewal based on needs and funding.

Applicants must have a master’s and doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction or related fields and be available during the regular K-12 work day.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or other field appropriate to subject area being taught is required to teach undergraduate courses.
• Earned doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction or other field appropriate to subject area being taught is required to teach graduate level courses.
• Applicants must be available during the regular K-12 work day.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a specific field, develop course materials and manage syllabi, create lectures and assignments, and grade student work.
• Advise students and hold office hours, collaborating with colleagues and adhering to department, school/college and university polices.
• Teach one or more sections of courses in areas such as Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, English Education, Foreign Language Education, Literacy/Reading Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, and Gifted Education.

Education

Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction or related field

Doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction or related field

Job description

The University of Kansas, Department of Curriculum & Teaching invites qualified professionals for a part‑time, Temporary Instructor pool. This position will teach a variety of courses offered by the department at the undergraduate and master’s level programs. Amount of work required can vary by position and will range in FTE.

Applicants will be reviewed and considered for teaching positions as needs arise. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.

The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 semester. Renewal will be 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.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.

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, Idaho, Minnesota, and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

Job Description

• As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.
• Teach one or more sections of courses in areas such as Curriculum Development, Instructional Strategies, English Education, Foreign Language Education, Literacy/Reading Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, and Gifted Education.

Required Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or other field appropriate to subject area being taught is required to teach undergraduate courses.
• Earned doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction or other field appropriate to subject area being taught is required to teach graduate level courses.
• Applicants must be available during the regular K-12 work day.

Position Requirements

• Applicants must be available during the regular K-12 work day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college or relevant K-12 teaching experience.
• Earned doctoral degree in Education or other field appropriate to subject area being taught with a focus on Curriculum & Instruction.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application will include a curriculum vitae/resume, cover letter and evidence of professional experience and/or teaching experience. Review of applications will be ongoing.

• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus