LA&S Director & Tenured Professor (BGS Focus)

Critical Playground LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking a Director of LA&S degree programs and a 50% faculty role to advance the Bachelor of General Studies and related programs. The position functions as a bridge between the College Dean’s Office and students, guiding curricular development and program assessment.

The 50% faculty component includes teaching, advising, and research responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on student mentorship and service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• Tenured faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
• Terminal degree in a liberal arts & sciences field from an accredited university.
• University teaching experience and commitment to teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to manage interpersonal relations, maintaining civility and respect among faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership for all LA&S activities.
• Administer program planning including course scheduling and staffing.
• Coordinate courses with other campus units and develop a multi-year rotation plan.
• Lead curricular development to reflect broad-based liberal arts and sciences training.
• Advise and mentor LA&S students with Jayhawk Academic Advising.
• Oversee assessment efforts including program reviews and degree-level assessment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Terminal degree in liberal arts & sciences

Job description

University of Kansas in Lawrence is seeking a Director of LA&S degree programs and a 50% faculty role to advance the Bachelor of General Studies and related programs. The position functions as a bridge between the College Dean’s Office and students, guiding curricular development and program assessment.

The 50% faculty component includes teaching, advising, and research responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on student mentorship and service to the department and university.