Instructor

University of Kansas; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 38.000 - 46.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Kansas, Department of Sociology, invites applications for instructors to teach undergraduate courses. This is an instructional, adjunct, term appointment for Spring 2027, not tenure-track, with renewal contingent on funding and performance, for up to two consecutive semesters.

The successful candidate will teach assigned courses, develop materials and syllabi, lecture, assess student work, advise students, hold office hours, and collaborate with colleagues while adhering to

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Teach undergraduate courses; develop course materials and syllabi; create lectures and assignments; grade student work; advise students; provide timely feedback and hold office hours.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stay current in the field; adhere to departmental, school/college and university policies.

Educación

MA in discipline OR BA in discipline & 5 years of relevant 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

100% Instructional Duties:

• 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

Conditions of Employment

• Contract End Date
• Position Number 01202686
• Primary Campus University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
• FTE varies
• Reg/Temp Temporary
• Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with experience
• Employee Class F-Faculty
• Work Location Assignment On-Site

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