Instructor

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 27.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Kansas Sociology Department invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses for the Spring 2027 semester. Positions are term appointments, not tenure-track, with renewal based on unit needs and funding, and contingent on performance. Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

prior to start date. Applicants should be prepared to collaborate with colleagues, stay current in the field, and follow departmental and university policies

Formación

• MA in discipline or BA in discipline with 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate courses in sociology.
• Develop and manage course materials and syllabi.
• Create lectures and assignments; grade student work.
• Advise students; provide timely feedback and hold office hours.

Educación

MA in discipline

BA in discipline & 5 years experience

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

The Department of Sociology is currently hiring for instructors to teach courses at the undergraduate level. 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 Spring 2027 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.

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, providing timely feedback 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.

Required Qualifications

• MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline & 5 years of relevant experience

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Application Review Begins

Monday August 10, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Friday January 1, 2027