Asst​/Assoc​/Full Professor Practice - Project Management

Position Overview

The University of Kansas, School of Professional Studies, Project Management Department, seeks an outstanding individual for a non‑tenure track, twelve‑month faculty position as an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of the Practice for our growing Project Management program (PMGT). Exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered at advanced levels. The successful candidate will have a professional record in project management and teaching, exceptional communication skills, and a strong commitment to educating and developing future project managers.

The ideal candidate will have a developed teaching philosophy and a demonstrated desire to inspire students and encourage lifelong learning in project management. The candidate will be expected to teach at least eight undergraduate courses per academic year in project management. As a Professor of Practice, the successful candidate has an obligation to maintain a consistent record of distinction through professional activities within the department and community.

This position reports to the Director of Project Management.

This faculty position is expected to teach in the undergraduate (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management) Project Management programs. These programs are offered at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas; the Lawrence Campus in Lawrence, Kansas; and online. The candidate will be expected to teach in various formats, such as in‑person, hybrid, and online.

This position will be expected to travel frequently for instruction, events, and other engagements between the Lawrence, KS and Overland Park, KS campuses. Reliable and consistent transportation between the campuses will be required.

The appointment is a fiscal year (12‑month) appointment with an initial term of 3 years, with a course load of 3 classes each fall and spring semester and 2 courses each summer semester. Subsequent appointments may be offered, contingent upon a satisfactory comprehensive performance evaluation during the final year of this appointment and approval by the Dean of the School of Professional Studies.

The position serves the education needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year.

KU offers an array of benefits to assist employees with health, life, retirement, and other needs. Details regarding benefits can be found on the university’s Human Resources website.

Teaching three courses in fall and spring semesters and two courses in summer semesters in the bachelor and/or master project management programs. Teaching responsibilities include curriculum development, instructional design, virtual classroom management, and grading. Faculty are responsible for keeping curricula up‑to‑date and engaging with external organizations to ensure relevance to workplace needs. Provide comprehensive assessment of student performance through examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, and grading.

Provide academic and curricular leadership advice to the department; develop and enhance course curriculum; advise on academic advising and monitoring student progression; promote initiatives related to student recruitment and retention through newsletters, web page revisions, and alumni surveys; contribute to decisions regarding quality assurance and marketing of the PMGT program; act as departmental liaison with regional engineering firms, professional societies, and the PMGT advisory board.