Instructor; POOL - School of Public Affairs & Administration
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, College Lecturer, Academic
Position Overview
The School of Public Affairs & Administration invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part‑to‑full‑time instructor positions for the development and instruction of in‑person and online courses. The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations.
Primary role of the Instructor is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. The appointment dates will vary based on the timeframe for the preparation and instruction of the course(s). Classes can range from 8‑16 weeks depending on programmatic needs.
Application materials will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool for consideration for developing and teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in the School of Public Affairs & Administration consistent with departmental instructional needs. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.
Academic Programs- Undergraduate program in public administration
- Undergraduate program in law and society
- Master’s of Urban Planning (MUP) program
- Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) program
- Public Finance
- Public Management
- Nonprofit Management
- Performance Management
- Auditing
- Human Resources Management
- Budgeting and Policy Analysis
- Public Policy and Administration
- Organizational Analysis
- Ethics
- Quantitative Methods
- Organizational Change
- Information Technology
- Law & Society
- Urban Planning
- Housing and Development
- Sustainable Land Use Planning
- Transportation
- Electives related to the above topics
100% Instructional Duties:
- Teach a specified number of courses per semester. Courses may be undergraduate or graduate level and may be taught face‑to‑face, hybrid, or online.
- Design course content and syllabus in accordance with departmental guidance and KU standards, utilizing resources provided by the School and University as needed.
- Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction.
- Provide instruction for course(s). Instructional expectations for online courses match those of the face‑to‑face experience.
- Develop & administer assignments & tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.
- Be available for students involved in classes taught. “Office hours” may include a set time where students can contact the instructor, but must also include expectations for timely responses to student inquiries outside of a set contact time.
- Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.
- A letter of application, including a list of courses the applicant is qualified to teach.
- A curriculum vitae.
- The names and contact information (including email) for three professional references.
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