Education ​/ Teaching, University Professor, Education Administration

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Department

School of Professional Studies

Primary Campus

Univ of Kansas Edwards Campus

Job Description

The Criminal Justice/Open Rank Professor of the Practice is a 12-month, non-tenured position with both Teaching and Service responsibilities. The position is expected to maintain regular office hours and attend events on weekends or evenings as needed. The Asst/Assoc/Professor of the Practice serves a 3-year limited term, that may be renewed pending comprehensive evaluation. The Professor of the Practice works with the Program Director to provide courses and support for students in Criminal Justice (CRIM) and any extensions of this new program that may be developed in the future within SPS.

Responsibilities include managing course development and design (including course transitioning and development of new online and hybrid courses), delivering Lawrence classroom and online instruction, and providing academic support for these programs, related long-term curriculum development, student recruitment and admission, student retention, program quality and assessment, community outreach, and alumni development. The position requires an in-person presence at the KU Lawrence campus.

The selected individual may office at either the KU Edwards or KU Lawrence location.

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 debate 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 Benefits: KU offers an array of benefits to assist employees with their health, life, retirement, and other needs. Details regarding benefits offered to employees can be found here: Benefits | Human Resource Management (ku.edu)

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, that UAKU is the exclusive representative for the bargaining unit, and that it is their right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

Teaching - 80%

* Teach eight courses per calendar year in Criminal Justice in-person at the Lawrence Campus, and online during summer. Teaching responsibilities include: curriculum development, instructional design, classroom management, grading and teaching improvement in relation to student and colleague feedback, mentoring/advising students.

* Faculty are responsible for keeping curriculum up-to-date and engaging with external organizations to ensure relevance to a variety of workplace needs. In addition to the regular class teaching schedule, it is expected that transitioning courses to online, hybrid and different length formats as needed will be part of the position.

* Faculty adhere to program, School, and University policies.

Service - 20%

Curriculum Development/Recruitment:

* Develop mechanisms to receive constant feedback from the relevant constituencies, including the collaboration with an advisory board and participation in professional meetings to ensure the continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student and workforce needs.

* Coordinate with Program Director to identify program goals for students in appropriate language for marketing; and collaborating with faculty and staff at the KU Edwards and KU Lawrence for promotional activities; and recruiting highly qualified students.

* Work with faculty, staff, and the KU Center for Online and Distance Learning to transition/maintain courses for online delivery. Continuously monitor in-person and online course offerings to ensure content remains relevant and refreshed on a regular basis.

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

33079

Disclaimer

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Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civil rights, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, , 711 TTY.

Contact Information to Applicants

Susan Whitford

susan.whitford

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Required Qualifications

* Master's degree from a nationally accredited university in Criminal Justice, or closely related field, is expected by the start date of the appointment.

* Years of related experience in criminal justice…