POOL - Instructor-Professional Performance

Position Overview

The Professional Performance program equips students with workforce-ready skills in entrepreneurship, branding, media, finance, and communication, enabling them to transform their talents and interests into sustainable careers. The Professor of the Practice will bring real-world experience and academic insight to help students develop personal brands, launch businesses, and navigate the evolving landscape of digital influence and self-employment.

Learn more about the Professional Performance program at sps.ku.edu/programs/professional-performance

Job Description

• Plan, prepare and deliver online (synchronous/ asynchronous), in-person, or hybrid course instruction based on an approved course syllabus.
• Provide timely, meaningful, supportive feedback on assignments both verbally in class and on written assignments via the learning management system to support of individual growth and maintain an inviting classroom climate.
• Maintain office hour availability and offer timely response to student questions via email. Engage with individual students in a way that demonstrates awareness of and respect for differences -- and a commitment to an inviting learning environment for all.
• Update existing PowerPoints, written assignment instructions, and discussions boards within learning management system (Canvas) as needed to support student learning in each class section. Maintain well-organized, accurate and easy to navigate content within Canvas.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings virtually and engage in at least one teaching professional development activity each semester.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to department, school/college and university policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (or specific discipline within business), Master of Science (in communications or related field), Master of Arts (in communications or related field), Master of Education (in Sport Management, Leadership, or related field), or Master of Fine Arts from a regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of professional performance-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of prior success in teaching, in-person and/or online (e.g. course evaluations, supervisor ratings).
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Excellence in written communication skills as demonstrated in application materials.
• Business ownership or content creation experience as demonstrated in application materials.
• Involvement in relevant industry associations and communities as demonstrated in application materials.

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

beckyachen@ku.edu