POOL - Instructor- Human and Org Performance Effectiveness (HOPE)

University of Kansas; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas invites qualified scholars to join the HOPE program as part-time instructors at Edwards Campus. The pool covers online, synchronous and asynchronous teaching, with renewal based on needs and funding for up to two terms.

Candidates must hold an advanced degree and demonstrate expertise across improvement, HR, organizational strategy, and related fields. Applicants should have three years in related areas and two years teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required with online instruction experience.
• Three years of relevant continuous improvement or performance work.
• Two years of teaching experience in related topics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 100% instructional duties for online courses.
• Coach students on capstone organizational projects.
• Foster collaborative, interactive online learning environments.
• Respond promptly to student inquiries.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Instructional design

Human motivation

Organizational development

Performance management

Organizational communication

Resource allocation

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

POOL - Instructor- Human and Org Performance Effectiveness (HOPE)

Position Overview

The Human and Organization Performance Effectiveness (HOPE) program in the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit applications that will be reviewed by program faculty and placed in a pool for consideration for part time Instructor positions. Candidates should have expertise in continuous improvement, instructional design, human motivation, human performance, human resource recruiting, organizational communication, organizational development, organizational strategy, performance management, organizational systems, process improvement, or resource allocation. An instructor teaches online (synchronous and asynchronous) and must possess an advanced degree. Instructors report to the Program Director for HOPE.

The Master of Science in Human and Organization Performance Effectiveness (HOPE) is designed to prepare leaders to work across departments, functions, and roles to align individual performance with organizational goals. The HOPE program equips leaders with the essential skills to drive alignment, inspire teams, and achieve organizational success.

Learn more about the HOPE program at https://sps.ku.edu/programs/hope .

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.

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.

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% Instructional Duties

• Assessment of student work based on developed curriculums aimed at defined competencies. Curriculum includes a variety of assessments, most from real world examples.
• Coaching students with capstone organizational-based projects.
• Faculty will foster collaborative and interactive learning environments that encourage critical thinking and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Timely responsiveness to students is expected to enhance the learning journey.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s in Business Administration, Communication Studies, Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Leadership Studies, Organizational Development, or Public Administration, or a similar discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years of experience in continuous improvement, instructional design, human motivation, human performance, human resource recruiting, organizational communication, organizational development, organizational strategy, performance management, organizational systems, process improvement, or resource allocation,
• Two years of teaching experience (credit or professional development) in continuous improvement, instructional design, human motivation, human performance, human resource recruiting, organizational communication, organizational development, organizational strategy, performance management, organizational systems, process improvement, or resource allocation,

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 in relevant industry associations and communities as demonstrated in application materials.

Additional Candidate Instructions

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

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Advertised Salary Range

$6,500 per 3 credit hour course per semester or set of three competencies

• Department: School of Professional Studies
• Primary Campus: Univ of Kansas Edwards Campus