POOL - Instructor - Journalism
Position Overview
The University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks applications for part-time Instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses on the Lawrence campus. Positions are temporary and not eligible for tenure or promotion, with appointments lasting up to two continuous semesters.
Job Description
Primary duties include teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, and holding student office hours.
Instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, stay current in their field, and adhere to departmental, school/college, and university policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Undergraduate Level Courses: Master's degree and two years professional experience related to the subject to be taught, or a Bachelor's Degree in the discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and 10 years of relevant experience.
Graduate Level Courses: PhD, JD, MD, or other post-graduate doctoral degree, and two years of professional experience related to the subject, or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught.
Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications - Graduate Level Courses: PhD, JD, MD, MFA, or other post-graduate doctoral degree, and two years of professional experience related to the subject, or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught.
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience, and/or
A documented record of successful teaching at the post-secondary level.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of:
Completion of the online application
CV
Contact Information for three professional references.
Application review begins on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 and continues until all positions are filled.
Contact Information
Lisa McLendon
lisamclendon@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience
Application Review Begins
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Anticipated Start Date
Friday, August 18, 2028