POOL – Instructor -Engineering Management
Position Overview
The Engineering Management Program in the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus invites applications for part-time Instructor positions. These positions are reviewed by faculty and placed in a pool for future consideration.
To learn more about courses offered through the Engineering Management Program, visit Engineering Management | School of Professional Studies.
Instructors are instructional members of the faculty and are not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. They are placed in single-term appointments, with renewal based on unit needs and performance meeting expectations, not exceeding 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 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.
Job Description
Plans, prepares, and presents lectures for one graduate course in engineering management based on an approved course syllabus.
Depending on the program, course, and semester, instruction may be in-person one evening per week or online.
Develops assignments, projects, and exams.
Supervises projects, evaluates student work, and provides feedback to students.
Maintains office hours as necessary to meet students' needs.
In-person courses are live-streamed and recorded to support remote students.
Maintains technologies, including a learning management system and a classroom lecture recording system.
Required Qualifications
Earned master’s degree by start of appointment in engineering, engineering management, or a master’s degree in a closely related discipline.
Minimum of five years of related professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate level degree in engineering, engineering management, or a closely related field.
Evidence of prior success in teaching, preferably at the graduate level and preferably both in-person and online (e.g., course evaluations, supervisor ratings).
Experience with a learning management system, a classroom lecture recording system, and live-inclusion of remote students.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met.
Resume or curriculum vitae.
Contact information for three professional references.
Contact Information to Applicants
Richard Cameron
rick.cameron@ku.edu