POOL – School of Business Instructor: Finance & Economics

Position Overview

Instructors serve as either part-time or full-time members of the faculty in the School of Business. FTE is determined by the course load. Instructors are a non-tenure track faculty position. Teaching assignments may include undergraduate and/or graduate courses offered by the School of Business on the Lawrence Campus, off campus programs, and/or online programs.

Appointments are one semester, renewable, subject to review and funding. 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.

The Instructor is a union covered position within the collective bargaining unit represented by United Academics of KU, AFT-AAUP, AFL-CIO; UAKU is the exclusive bargaining representative. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not to be a member of the union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

100% Teaching. Teach one or more courses finance or economics. Courses may be required or electives, in undergraduate or graduate programs, and range from 1-4 credit hours. Duties include but are not limited to: course preparation, instruction, consultations, and assignment of grades. Instructors should abide by the area's, School's and University's policies and procedures.

For undergraduate courses:

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline or closely related field.
• A demonstrated record of teaching in an academic setting or a record of mentorship, leadership or training experience in a professional setting.

For master’s level courses, meets one of the following combinations of education and professional experience:

• A terminal degree/professional degree in relevant discipline, OR a master’s degree plus seven years of relevant experience.
• A demonstrated record of teaching, training, research, scholarship or professional achievement.

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.

• A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching courses in finance and/or economics.
• A strong record of professional experience in information systems or related field.
• Ability to design and deliver new courses successfully.
• Strong ties to the professional business community as demonstrated by employment or consulting activities

• on-line application
• current resume
• a cover letter addressing required qualifications
• complete contact information for three professional references

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Competitive Depending On Experience And Qualifications

Thursday June 11, 2026

Tuesday August 18, 2026