LA&S Program Director & Tenured Professor

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas invites applications for the Director of Liberal Arts and Sciences degree programs and a tenured professor in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, with a focus on the BGS program.

The role blends administrative leadership with ongoing teaching and research; duties include course planning, supervision, curricular development, advising, and coordinating with campus partners to ensure a strong liberal arts education.

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 with civility and respect.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LA&S activities and provide leadership for degree programs.
• Administer program planning: course scheduling, staffing, and coordination with units across campus.
• Develop curricular structures to reflect broad liberal arts training.
• Advise and mentor students in educational and career choices in collaboration with advising teams.
• Oversee assessment activities including program reviews and degree-level assessment.

Skills

Tenured status

Teaching experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Terminal degree in liberal arts & sciences

Job description

The University of Kansas invites applications for the Director of Liberal Arts and Sciences degree programs and a tenured professor in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, with a focus on the BGS program.

The role blends administrative leadership with ongoing teaching and research; duties include course planning, supervision, curricular development, advising, and coordinating with campus partners to ensure a strong liberal arts education.