Curriculum & Teaching Instructor

Position Overview

The University of Kansas, Department of Curriculum & Teaching invites qualified professionals for a part-time, Temporary Instructor pool. This position will teach a variety of courses offered by the department at the undergraduate and master's level programs. Amount of work required can vary by position and will range in FTE. Applicants will be reviewed and considered for teaching positions as needs arise. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.

About the Role

The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Fall 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, 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 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. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position. 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, Idaho, Minnesota, and Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in a specific field
• Developing course materials
• Developing and managing syllabi
• Creating lectures and assignments
• Grading student work
• Advising students and holding office hours
• Collaborating with colleagues
• Staying current in the field
• Adhering to departmental, school/college and university policies and procedures

Teaching Areas

• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Strategies
• English Education
• Foreign Language Education
• Literacy/Reading Education
• Mathematics Education
• Science Education
• Social Studies Education
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Gifted Education

Qualifications

Required

• Earned master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction or other field appropriate to subject area being taught is required to teach undergraduate courses
• Earned doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction or other field appropriate to subject area being taught is required to teach graduate level courses
• Available during the regular K-12 work day
• Formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position

Preferred

• Prior college or relevant K-12 teaching experience
• Earned doctoral degree in Education or other field appropriate to subject area being taught with a focus on Curriculum & Instruction

Application Instructions

A complete application will include a curriculum vitae/resume, cover letter and evidence of professional experience and/or teaching experience. Review of applications will be ongoing. Contact Information to Applicants: Susan McGee, smmcgee@ku.edu. Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday August 18, 2026.