POOL - Instructor-Professional

Position Overview

The Professional Performance Program in the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus invites qualified scholars and professionals with experience in entrepreneurship, content creation, or professional performance to submit applications that will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool for consideration for part time lecturer positions. A lecturer teaches either in-person or online, or develops an undergraduate level course and must possess an advanced degree.

Lecturers report to the Program Director for Professional Performance.

The Professional Performance program equips students with workforce-ready skills in entrepreneurship, branding, media, finance, and communication, enabling them to transform their talents and interests into sustainable careers. The Professor of the Practice will bring real-world experience and academic insight to help students develop personal brands, launch businesses, and navigate the evolving landscape of digital influence and self-employment.

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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 a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

Instructors are instructional members of the faculty and are not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. Primary role is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. Instructors are placed in single term appointments, with renewal based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states:
California, Delaware, Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

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

• Plan, prepare and deliver online (synchronous/asynchronous), in-person, or hybrid course instruction based on an approved course syllabus.
• Provide timely, meaningful, supportive feedback on assignments both verbally in class and on written assignments via the learning management system to support individual growth and maintain an inviting classroom climate.
• Maintain office hour availability and offer timely response to student questions via email. Engage with individual students in a way that demonstrates awareness of and respect for differences – and a commitment to an inviting learning environment for all.
• Update existing Power Points, written assignment instructions, and discussion boards within learning management system (Canvas) as needed to support student learning in each class section. Maintain well‑organized, accurate and easy to navigate content within Canvas.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings virtually and engage in at least one teaching professional development activity each semester.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to department, school/college and university policies and procedures.