Instructor

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking qualified instructors to teach on-campus and online courses within the Applied Behavioral Science Department. Instructors are instructional faculty who may develop courses and teach for a semester, with potential renewal based on need and performance.

Positions may vary by course and term, with a primary emphasis on instruction and no requirement to conduct research or service; appointments will align with department needs and funding and may extend across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in the relevant field for instruction of graduate or undergraduate courses.
• At least one semester of university-level teaching experience.
• Relevant certifications in teaching/expertise (e.g., BACB, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Teach online graduate or undergraduate courses per semester and may develop courses.
• Attend online class meetings with regular weekly interaction and office hours.
• Administer assignments, tests, evaluate work, and assign grades.
• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science / Behavior Analysis / Psychology

PhD in Applied Behavioral Science / Behavior Analysis / Psychology

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years experience (permit for undergrad)

Job description

Position Overview

The Applied Behavioral Science Department invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for instructor positions to teach classes in our on-campus and online programs. Instructors are instructional members of the faculty who teach and may develop a course for a semester, with the possibility of teaching in future semesters. Positions vary and are dependent upon the need, if any. The primary role is instruction, with no obligations to perform research or service. The appointment dates will vary depending on the type of instructor appointment and the timeframe for preparing and instructing the course(s). Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

Application materials will be reviewed by the chairperson and/or faculty and placed in a pool for consideration to develop and/or teach undergraduate or graduate courses in applied behavior analysis, consistent with departmental instructional needs.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AFT-AAUP, AFL-CIO; UAKU is the exclusive bargaining 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 have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

Job Description

100% Online Instructor Duties

• Teach a specified number of online graduate or undergraduate courses per semester. May develop courses in addition to teaching duties.
• Prepare for and attend all online class meetings. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in synchronous or asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions. Regular weekly interaction is expected in online courses.
• Provide instruction for course(s). Classes may be in a 16-week, 8-week, or mini-semester format. If class meetings are asynchronous, instructional expectations match those of the face-to-face experience.
• 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.

100% Regular Instructor 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 involve 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 CV, and (3) information provided from professional references.

• A Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science, Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a relevant field depending on course topic for instruction of undergraduate courses, OR a PhD in Applied Behavioral Science, Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field for instruction of graduate courses. A bachelor’s degree plus 10 years professional experience may be permitted for undergraduate courses.
• At least one semester of teaching experience at the university or college level.
• Relevant certifications in area of teaching/expertise (e.g., Board Certification in Behavior Analysis, Certification as a Dog Trainer, etc.).

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 Instructions

• A letter of application/cover letter
• A vitae detailing specific subject areas the applicant is qualified to teach and/or develop.
• The names and contact information (including email) for at least three professional references.

Review of application will begin on September 14th and continue as positions become available.

Contact Information to Applicants

Applied Behavioral Science Department

Department Chair

785-864-0526

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Application Review Begins

Monday September 14, 2026