Instructor (POOL) - School of Public Affairs & Administration

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part-to-full-time instructor positions within the School of Public Affairs & Administration. This instructional, adjunct faculty role is not tenure track and renewal depends on needs, funding, and performance.

Courses range 8–16 weeks depending on programmatic needs and delivery mode. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate or graduate courses, design syllabi, provide feedback, and adhere to KU policies.

Qualifications

• MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline with 5 years of relevant work experience.
• PhD in relevant field OR Master’s with 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach a specified number of courses per semester, which may be undergraduate or graduate, in-person, hybrid, or online.
• Design course content and syllabus in accordance with departmental guidance and KU standards.
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings; provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction.
• Provide instruction for course(s) with online courses matching face-to-face experience.
• Develop and administer assignments and tests, evaluate student work, and assign grades.
• Be available for students; include office hours and timely responses outside set times.
• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Education

MA in discipline or relevant field

BA in discipline and 5 years of relevant work experience

PhD in relevant field

Master’s and 7 years of relevant work experience

Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline

Job description

Position Overview

The School of Public Affairs & Administration invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part‑to‑full‑time instructor positions for the development and instruction of in‑person and online courses. The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations.

Primary role of the Instructor is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. The appointment dates will vary based on the timeframe for the preparation and instruction of the course(s). Classes can range from 8‑16 weeks depending on programmatic needs.

Application materials will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool for consideration for developing and teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in the School of Public Affairs & Administration consistent with departmental instructional needs. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.

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

Academic Programs

• Undergraduate program in public administration
• Undergraduate program in law and society
• Master’s of Urban Planning (MUP) program
• Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) program

Course Areas

• Public Finance
• Public Management
• Nonprofit Management
• Performance Management
• Auditing
• Human Resources Management
• Budgeting and Policy Analysis
• Public Policy and Administration
• Organizational Analysis
• Ethics
• Quantitative Methods
• Organizational Change
• Information Technology
• Law & Society
• Urban Planning
• Housing and Development
• Sustainable Land Use Planning
• Transportation
• Electives related to the above topics

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate‑Level Courses

1. MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline & 5 years of relevant work experience directly related to specific area of instruction.

Graduate‑Level Courses

1. PhD in relevant field OR Master’s and 7 years of relevant work experience directly related to specific area of instruction.
2. Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• A letter of application, including a list of courses the applicant is qualified to teach.
• A curriculum vitae.
• The names and contact information (including email) for three professional references.