Asst​/Assoc​/Full Professor Practice - SELF Program

Position: Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of the Practice - SELF Program
Department

Engineering Administration

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

About the University of Kansas

The University of Kansas is a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university with a $1.4 billion endowment and a faculty of 3,525. Current enrollment is 29,792 (22,085 undergraduates), with students drawn from 116 nations and all 50 states, 26.1% of KU students are members of minority groups. The 1,000-acre main campus is in Lawrence, a community of 95,459 in hilly northeast Kansas that lies about 35 miles west of Kansas City.

Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene, and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence also offers numerous sports and recreational opportunities, local shops, and a wide range of good restaurants.

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued.

When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

KU's vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. Our institutional priorities are to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Job Duties:

50% SELF Program Teaching and Instructional

Activities:

* Develop an experiential and applied curriculum, facilitate the inclusion of program-external guests in seminar, and facilitate leadership, business, and entrepreneurial skills development seminar courses for the assigned cohorts. Currently, cohorts meet at 7:00 am once per week throughout the fall and spring semesters. This position will meet with two cohorts each week. Details of the meeting times and structure may change in the future.

* Develop co-curricular opportunities, including project-based learning, rooted in fundamental engineering project management principles incorporating entrepreneurship and business as well as additional leadership skills of Fellows.

* Engage SELF Fellows and Vann Scholars one-on-one to provide mentoring. Official academic advising is not within the scope of this position.

* Develop and implement opportunities for students across the School of Engineering to engage in leadership, business, management and entrepreneurship skill development, including through offering lectures, scheduling guest speakers, and designing and offering skill development workshops.

30% Departmental Teaching:

* Teach 1 to 2 courses each semester in the School of Engineering. Specific course assignments will be determined via consultation between the successful candidate, the SELF Program Director, and the Chair of the home Academic Engineering Department.

* Teaching responsibilities may also include enhancing and improving curriculum.

20% Program Administration and Service:

* Seek out opportunities to identify and incorporate current and future trends in entrepreneurship, business and leadership education and practice into the SELF Program, especially as pertains to technology-based corporations.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date Fellow records through an internal tracking program.

* Work with SELF Staff to implement and evaluate the annual review processes for Fellows with specific focus on two cohorts.

* Collaborate with other units within the School of Engineering and across KU to deliver programming consistent with the focus of the SELF Program.

* Track participation in SELF program events and other offerings to engineering and computer science students.

* Assist as necessary with School of Engineering events, such as New Student Orientation, Scholar Day, and Open House, graduation plus major programs such as recruitment events, student trips, and student retreats etc., which are likely to require working some evenings and weekends.

* Other relevant duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the SELF Program Director or Dean's Office.

* Some travel may be required.

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

32017

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