Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor Practice - Biotechnology

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of the Practice – Biotechnology Position Overview

The University of Kansas, Edwards Campus, School of Professional Studies, Biotechnology program located in Overland Park seeks an outstanding individual for a non‑tenure track twelve‑month faculty position as an Assistant Professor of the Practice for our growing Biotechnology program. Exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered at advanced levels. The successful candidate will have a professional record in biochemistry, forensic science, and teaching as well as exceptional communication skills and a strong commitment to educating and developing future scientists.

The ideal candidate will have a developed teaching philosophy and a demonstrated desire to inspire students and encourage lifelong learning in biotechnology. The candidate will be expected to teach eight undergraduate courses per academic year in the areas of research methods, quantitative and separation science, and forensic science. 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 the Biotechnology Program.

This faculty position is expected to teach undergraduate courses supporting the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology degree and its associated minors of Pre‑health Professions, Discovery and Innovation in Biotechnology, and Forensic Science. The candidate will be expected to teach in various formats such as in‑person, hybrid, and online. Classes that this position may teach include: BSCI 300 Research Methods in Biotechnology, BTEC 475 Applied Separation Science & Quantitative Analysis, BTEC 430 Evidence Handling and Testimony in the Courts, BTEC 520 Forensic Techniques I, and BTEC 530 Forensic Techniques II.

Learn more about the Biotechnology programs at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This position serves the education needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year. The KU Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas.

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 at .

• Teaching three courses in Fall and Spring semesters and two courses in Summer semesters in the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology program.
• Teaching responsibilities include curriculum development, instructional design, virtual and in‑person classroom management, providing adequate means to evaluate student performance (including but not limited to exams, quizzes, assignments, papers, projects, presentations, etc.) and responding to the results of these assessments to foster student growth and success.
• Faculty are responsible for keeping curricula up‑to‑date and engaging with the current state of the field and external organizations to ensure relevance to a variety of workplace needs.
• Adhere to School of Professional Studies, Edwards Campus, and university policies and procedures.

• Providing academic and curricular leadership advice to the department.
• Professional development in the areas of teaching, leadership, and field specialty.
• Providing academic and professional student advising as well as support monitoring student progression and well‑being.
• Promoting initiatives related to student recruitment and retention.
• Contributing to decisions and efforts made related to the educational, quality assurance, and marketing aspects of the Biotechnology program, including its role within both the School of Professional Studies and the larger University of Kansas as opportunities allow.
• Contributing to decisions and efforts made regarding the overall student, faculty, and staff well‑being at all levels of the organization to promote a good working environment as opportunities allow.
• Serving as a liaison between the Biotechnology program and regional biotechnology companies, regional educational…