Lecturer

Position Overview

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. Employment will be full-time and contracts will be committed on an academic year basis for one-year appointments. There is a possibility that lecturers could be reappointed for subsequent years if their teaching performances are strong.

Teaching Areas

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.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties

• Teach a specified number of either undergraduate or graduate courses per semester.
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings.
• Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction.
• Provide instruction for course(s).
• Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.
• Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught.
• Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Required Qualifications

Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in C.V., and (3) information provided from professional references.

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

• Possess a master's degree in a related field
• 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:

• Possess a PhD in a related field
• 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 Qualifications

• Previous successful teaching experience

Application Instructions

A complete application will include:

• A letter of application, including a list of courses the applicant is qualified to teach (https://kupa.ku.edu/class-offerings)
• A curriculum vitae
• The names and contact information (including email) for three professional references

Review of applications will begin August 10th.

Contact Information to Applicants: Diana Moore, SPAA Administrative Officer dianak@ku.edu

Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday August 18, 2026