POOL- Instructor- Organizational Communication
Position Overview
The Organizational Communication Graduate Program in the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus invites qualified practitioner-scholars to submit applications for part-time instructor positions. These applications will be reviewed by the search committee and placed in a pool for future consideration.
To learn more about courses offered through the Organizational Graduate Program, visit https://edwardscampus.ku.edu/communication.
Job Description
Plans, prepares, and presents brief recorded weekly content overview lectures (approx. 30 minutes)
Facilitates one synchronous, interactive weekly evening class session via Zoom for one graduate course in organizational communication based on an approved course syllabus
Provides timely, meaningful, supportive feedback on assignments both verbally in class and on written assignments via the learning management system to students in support of individual growth and maintaining an inviting classroom climate
Maintains office hour availability at times convenient for working adult students, and offers timely response to student questions via email
Engages with individual students in a way that demonstrates awareness of and respect for difference -- and a commitment to an inviting learning environment for all
Updates existing PowerPoints, written assignment instructions, and discussions boards within learning management system (Blackboard) as needed to support student learning in each class section
Maintains well-organized, accurate and easy to navigate content within Blackboard
Required Qualifications
For undergraduate courses: Master’s degree in relevant discipline or closely related field. A demonstrated record of teaching in an academic setting or a record of mentorship, leadership or training experience in a professional setting. Demonstrated experience and intermediate to advanced level technical skill in using online meeting platforms (i.e. Zoom) and functionality in support of participant engagement and adult learning (general navigational expertise, use of breakout rooms and polling, etc.)
For master’s level courses: Meets one of the following combinations of education and professional experience: A terminal degree/professional degree in relevant discipline, OR a master’s degree plus seven years of relevant experience. A demonstrated record of teaching, research, scholarship or achievement. Demonstrated experience and intermediate to advanced level technical skill in using online meeting platforms (i.e. Zoom) and functionality in support of participant engagement and adult learning (general navigational expertise, use of breakout rooms and polling, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of prior success in teaching or training, preferably at the graduate level, and preferably both in-person and online (e.g. course evaluation summary, supervisor or teaching peer evaluations)
Demonstrated experience creating and managing course content within a learning management system such as Blackboard (i.e., structuring modules, using folders and posting/updating documents), offering clear, organized online grading and feedback, and maintaining social presence in the asynchronous component of courses
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include the online electronic application, cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, three references and evidence of professional experience and/or teaching experience.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Contact Information to Applicants: Jordan Atkinson atkinson@ku.edu
Contact Information
Advertised Salary Range: $6,500 per 3 credit hour course per semester
Application Review Begins
Monday August 3, 2026
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday August 18, 2026