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

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas Edwards Campus HOPE Program invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part-time Instructor positions, delivering online instruction (synchronous and asynchronous). Candidates should hold an advanced degree and have expertise across a wide range of organizational and performance topics.

Instructors teach online and report to the Program Director for HOPE; positions are placed in single term appointments with renewal based on unit needs and performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Three years of experience in continuous improvement, instructional design, or related areas.
• Two years of teaching experience in continuous improvement or related topics.

Responsibilities

• Assess student work against defined competencies using developed curricula.
• Coach students on capstone organizational projects.
• Foster collaborative, interactive learning environments that meet diverse student needs.
• Respond promptly to students to enhance learning progress.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Instructional design

Organizational development

Teaching / Instruction

Online teaching

Education

Master’s in Business Administration, Education, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

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 acollective bargaining agreementbetween 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,

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

Contact Information to Applicants

Marilu Goodyear, Program Leader, HOPE Program

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

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

Application Review Begins

Monday August 3, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday August 18, 2026