POOL – Instructor – Health Sciences

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 6,500 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Edwards Campus invites qualified scholars and professionals with experience in Health Science, Public Health, or Health Policy and Management/Health Administration to apply for part-time Instructor positions. Instructors teach undergraduate courses either online or in-person and must hold an advanced degree.

Instructors report to the Program Director for Health Sciences and participate in single-term appointments with renewal based on need and funding.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health sciences field from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of professional performance-related experience.
• Experience with online or hybrid instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver online, in-person, or hybrid course instruction based on an approved syllabus.
• Provide timely, meaningful feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Maintain office hour availability and respond to student questions in a timely manner.
• Update PowerPoints, assignment instructions and discussion prompts in Canvas to support student learning.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings virtually and engage in professional development each semester.

Skills

3+ years experience

Education

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Policy and Management, Health Administration, or health sciences field

Job description

Position Overview

The Health Sciences Program in the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus invites qualified scholars and professionals with experience in Health Science, Public Health, or Health Policy and Management/Health Administration to submit applications that will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool for consideration for part time Instructor positions. An Instructor teaches either in-person or online, an undergraduate level course and must possess an advanced degree. Instructors report to the Program Director for Health Sciences.

KU's online Bachelor of Health Sciences is a degree completion program for undergraduate students who have completed an associate's degree or equivalent hours that provides students hoping to enter health science professions the opportunity to strengthen their background in content related to their anticipated healthcare profession. The program also lets students explore elective courses that help them concentrate their knowledge in areas including nutrition, public and population health, and health management and policy.

Learn more about the Health Sciences program at https://edwardscampus.ku.edu/healthsciences.

Instructors are instructional members of the faculty and are not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. Primary role is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. Instructors are placed in single term appointments, with renewal 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.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. Any employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Job Description

100% Instructor Duties

• (30%) Plan, prepare and deliver online (synchronous/ asynchronous), in-person, or hybrid course instruction based on an approved course syllabus.
• (30%) Provide timely, meaningful, supportive feedback on assignments both verbally in class and on written assignments via the learning management system to support of individual growth and maintain an inviting classroom climate.
• (20%) Maintain office hour availability and offer timely response to student questions via email. Engage with individual students in a way that demonstrates awareness of and respect for differences -- and a commitment to an inviting learning environment for all.
• (10%) Update existing PowerPoints, written assignment instructions, and discussions boards within learning management system (Canvas) as needed to support student learning in each class section. Maintain well-organized, accurate and easy to navigate content within Canvas.
• (10%) Attend monthly faculty meetings virtually and engage in at least one teaching professional development activity each semester.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Health Policy and Management, Health Administration, or discipline/specialization in a health sciences field from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of professional performance-related experience.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of prior success in teaching, in-person and/or online (e.g. course evaluations, supervisor ratings).
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Excellence in written communication skills as demonstrated in application materials.
• Involvement or experience participating in relevant industry associations and communities as demonstrated in application materials.

Additional Candidate Instructions

1. A cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Contact Information to Applicants

Mark Jakubauskas

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range$6,500 per 3 credit hour course per semester

Application Review BeginsMonday August 3, 2026

Anticipated Start DateTuesday August 18, 2026