Lecturers are nontenuretrack members of the faculty with limited term appointments whose primary role is instructional with no obligations to perform research or service.
Responsibilities:
50 Provide instruction in online courses including grading assignments providing students with timely feedback and updated information about progress in course give students clear feedback and mentoring regarding performance improvements; hold consistent virtual office hours with students in the online environment including asynchronous and real time
20 Successfully implement course protocols as designed by the instructional design team and course author including learning objectives and procedures for teaching using the new online platforms
10 Update and maintain assessment protocols to document studentlearning outcomes in the online work
10 Consult and collaborate with department staff about researchbased changes to courses
10 Maintain clear records of all evaluations of student work and progress toward program completionDisclaimerThe University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Jennifer Bessolo - An earned doctorate in Education Educational Leadership Educational Administration or other research related fields
- Record of research scholarship or achievement in Educational Leadership or closely related field.
- Excellent written and verbal skills as evidenced in published academic work interview and course evaluations
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in successful Educational Administration/Leadership
- Demonstrated success teaching fully online courses in an equivalent graduate program
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching the relevant course content
- Demonstrated proficiency with a wide range of technology applications specific to the online program environment including asynchronous course management systems advisement and learning management systems.
Position OverviewThe University of Kansas Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) is building a lecturer pool of qualified individuals to serve as lecturers to teach in its online Master of Science in Educational Leadership program. This program prepares preK12 teachers for roles at the schoolbuilding level and leads to buildinglevel licensure in Kansas.
ELPS invites candidates to submit applications which will be reviewed and placed in a pool for consideration as openings arise. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and appointments will be made as needed. Please be advised that the need for lecturers varies from year to year.
Lecturers will be responsible for assigned online courses. This may involve consulting with the online instructional design team and course author to update and ensure that all aspects of the course function effectively. Lecturer appointments may vary from .25 depending on the number of courses taught in one calendar year. Lecturers contribute to the mission of the University of Kansas the School of Education and the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; and must adhere to all departmental school and university policies.
Lecturers may be needed to teach the following courses: The Principalship Education in American Society School Resource Management DataDriven Leadership Education Law Human Resource Management Staff Evaluation and Development and Internship.
Applicants will be reviewed andconsidered for teaching positions as needs arise. Applicants will be accepted throughout the year. The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Due to complex state employment laws the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.A complete application must include an online application current resume cover letter that includes a statement indicating which courses listed above you are qualified to teach and specific qualifications to teach those courses and a list ofprofessional references.
Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.