POOL - Undergraduate Sexual Assault Prevention Course Instructor

Position Overview

An instructor in the School of Social Welfare serves in a part-time capacity with responsibility for teaching content in person (on the Lawrence Campus and/or the Edwards Campus), online, or a combination of both in person/online in the school’s curriculum area social work practice, social welfare policy, human behavior, research, race/social and economic justice, or an elective in the area of the individual’s expertise. Classes are taught to students at the BSW and MSW degree level.

Responsibilities

• Attending instructor orientation and trainings
• Planning and organization of the course, including syllabus preparation and approval by department course coordinator, textbook acquisition, etc.
• Instruction through the semester
• Administration of tests and assignments, including grading
• Being available to students through office hours and/or individual appointments
• Assigning and posting final grades
• Participating in School of Social Welfare curriculum development as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Previous work experience that required the ability to conceptualize the curriculum area, organized multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills as demonstrated in application materials and interview.
• A commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive educational environment for all students.
• Master’s Degree in a Relevant Social or Behavioral Science Discipline plus 2 years of human service employment (for example in hospitals, courts, family service agencies, social service agencies, mental health centers, child welfare offices, domestic violence or sexual assault services, home health care, hospice or financial or emergency services) directly related to specific areas of instruction and content specific expertise in subject matter.
• OR BSW plus 5 years of human service employment (for example in hospitals, courts, family service agencies, social service agencies, mental health centers, child welfare offices, domestic violence or sexual assault services, home health care, hospice or financial or emergency services) directly related to specific areas of instruction and content specific expertise in relevant subject matter, along with evidence of ongoing participation in relevant professional continuing education.
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Relevant Social or Behavioral Science Discipline plus 5 years of human service employment (for example in hospitals, courts, family service agencies, social service agencies, mental health centers, child welfare offices, domestic violence or sexual assault services, home health care, hospice or financial or emergency services) directly related to specific areas of instruction and content specific expertise in subject matter with at least 30 documented hours of directly relevant professional continuing education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with training, educating, and/or curriculum development in a professional role.
• Successful classroom teaching experience in a social work degree program.
• Previous experience teaching SW 301.
• Experience using Canvas.
• Experience in the field of sexual violence prevention and response, including training or advocacy experience related to sexual violence, domestic violence, and/or bystander intervention.

Contact Information to Applicants

Kelsey Hunter
Kelseyhunter@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range $1,500 per credit hour
Application Review Begins Wednesday July 15, 2026
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