Pool – Lecturer

Position OverviewThe School of Public Affairs & Administration invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for part- to full-time lecturer positions for the development and instruction of in-person and online courses. Lecturers are non-tenure-track members of the faculty. Positions vary and are dependent upon the need, if any, each semester for development and instruction of course(s). Primary role is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. The appointment dates will vary based on the type of lecturer appointment and 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.

Lecturers may teach in any academic program offered by the School of Public Affairs & Administration including :

• 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

Course needs vary and include the following areas : 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.

The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.Job Description Lecturer Duties :

100% - Lecturer 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.

To teach undergraduate courses, applicants must meet one of the following criteria :

1. Possess a master’s degree in a related field

2. Possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus five (5) or more years of work experience directly related to specific area of instruction

To teach master’s courses, applicants must meet one of the following criteria :

1. Possess a PhD in a related field

2. Possess a master’s degree in a related field plus seven (7) or more years of work experience directly related to the specific area of instruction

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. Preferred Qualifications1. Previous successful teaching experienceAdditional Candidate InstructionsA complete application will include :

Review of applications will be ongoing with hires being made as positions become available throughout the academic year.

Initial Review will begin : June 19, 2024

Estimated Start Date : 8 / 18 / 2024 & 1 / 1 / 2025

Contact Information to ApplicantsDiana Moore, SPAA Administrative Officer

dianak@ku.edu

Advertised Salary RangeCommensurate with qualifications and experienceApplication Review BeginsFriday April 25, 2025Anticipated Start DateTuesday June 3, 2025 Apply to Job