Instructor | Digital History

Position Overview

The Department of History is currently hiring for an instructor toteach a course on ‘digital history’ at the undergraduate and graduate level. The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. Thisis a term appointment for the Spring 2027 semester. Renewal will bebased upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meetsexpectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT.UAKU is the exclusive representative. As the State of Kansas is aright to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be amember of a union without fear of personal or professionalrepercussions.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. priorto the start date of the position.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties:

• As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creatinglectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, becurrent in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental,school/college and university polices and procedures.

Required Qualifications

For Instruction of Undergraduate-Level Courses:

MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline & 5years of relevant experience

For Instruction of Graduate-Level Courses:

Terminal degree in discipline OR Master’s and 7 years of relevant experience.

Record of research, scholarship or achievement indiscipline.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge,analytical skills and professional competencies necessary toperform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonlyrecognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in thepublic and private sector, ensuring that the university remainscompetitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-drivenexpectations

Application Review Begins

09-Nov-2026

Anticipated Start Date

01-Jan-2027

Position Number

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE

VARIES

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Employee Class

F-Faculty

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age,ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation,marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's program sand activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the TitleIX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses:
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.