Lecturer- Language, Regular Lecturer, or Online Lecturer Pool
Lecturer- Language, Regular Lecturer, or Online Lecturer Pool
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Disclaimer
The 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.
Contact Information to Applicants
Meghan Allen
Department of African and African-American Studies
University of Kansas
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in C.V. and (3) information provided from professional references.
For undergraduate courses:
Position Overview
The Department of African & African-American Studies at the University of Kansas invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit online applications for part-time and/or full-time lecturer positions for language courses (Amharic Arabic Haitian Kiswahili and Yoruba) and non-language courses (Black Popular Music Legal Issues and the African American African History and African American History). Positions vary and are dependent upon the need for instructors for courses being offered each semester during the academic year and during the two intensive summer sessions in June and July. These are non-tenure-track positions with the primary role as instructional.
Successful candidates will join a thriving Department of African and African-American Studies (AAAS) with 13 full-time faculty members and a full-time Language Coordinator. AAAS in partnership with the Kansas African Studies Center (KASC) hosts an annual Summer African Language Institute with several language offerings at the elementary and intermediate levels. KASC is one of ten federally-funded Title VI National Resource Centers for African Studies with over 30 core faculty members and an additional 70 affiliated faculty and staff across the Lawrence campus.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Application materials will be reviewed by the Department for consideration of the development of online or hybrid courses as consistent with departmental instructional needs. Successful candidates must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
The University of Kansas is a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university with a $1.4 billion endowment and a faculty of 2600. Current enrollment is 28500 (19000 undergraduate) with students drawn from 110 nations and all 50 states 20.6% of KU students are members of minority groups. The 1000-acre main campus is in Lawrence a community of 95000 in hilly northeast Kansas that lies about 35 miles west of Kansas City. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence also offers numerous sports and recreational opportunities local shops and a wide range of good restaurants.
- For language instruction: teach one to four 3-hour or 5-hour language course(s) as assigned by the Chair of the Department.
- For non-language instruction: teach one to four 3-hour course(s) as assigned by the Chair of the Department.
- Prepare for and attend all class meetings. In case of absence the lecturer must make arrangements in consultation with the Chair of the Department for a substitute to teach the class so that classes are not cancelled.
- Provide instruction throughout the semester. Develop assignments administer exams evaluate student work provide feedback to students and assign grades.
- Hold regular office hours on a weekly basis.
- Lecturers may assume limited advising duties and attend in-service professional development meetings designed to improve teaching as determined by the Chair of the Department.
- Adhere to Departmental College and University policies.
- Promote and enhance the visibility of African and Diasporic languages on the KU campus.
- Teach a specified number of either online undergraduate or graduate courses per semester.
- Prepare for and attend all online class meetings. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in synchronous or asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions. Regular weekly interaction is expected in online courses.
- Provide instruction for course(s). If class meetings are asynchronous instructional expectations match those of the face-to-face experience.
- Administer assignments tests evaluate student work provide timely feedback to students and assign grades.
- Be available for students involved in classes taught. Office hours may include a set time where students can contact the instructor but must also include expectations for timely responses to student inquiries outside of a set contact time.
- Adhere to departmental college and university policies.
Disclaimer
The 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.
Contact Information to Applicants
Meghan Allen
Department of African and African-American Studies
University of Kansas
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in C.V. and (3) information provided from professional references.
For undergraduate courses:
- A Masters degree in the respective language(s)/related field OR Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of (5) five years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in any field and a minimum of (10) years of related experience.
- A demonstrated record of research scholarship or achievement appropriate for the undergraduate program.
- For language instruction: demonstrated near native or native language ability and knowledge of the culture where the respective language is spoken.
- For non-language instruction: demonstration of knowledge of the African or African-American Studies course of interest; evidence of ability to teach the culture-specific course ORMasters degree in relevant area.
- A Ph.D. in the respective language(s) OR Masters degree and a minimum of 7 years of applied relevant experience.
- A demonstrated record of research scholarship or achievement appropriate for the graduate program.
- For language instruction: demonstrated near native or native language ability and knowledge of the culture where the respective language is spoken.
- For non-language instruction: demonstration of knowledge of the African or African-American Studies course of interest; evidence of ability to teach the culture-specific course OR Masters degree in relevant area.
- For language and non-language instruction: evidence of prior success in teaching at the post-secondary level (e.g. course evaluations or supervisor ratings).
- For language and non-language instruction: prior experience with online instructional technologies.
Position Overview
The Department of African & African-American Studies at the University of Kansas invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit online applications for part-time and/or full-time lecturer positions for language courses (Amharic Arabic Haitian Kiswahili and Yoruba) and non-language courses (Black Popular Music Legal Issues and the African American African History and African American History). Positions vary and are dependent upon the need for instructors for courses being offered each semester during the academic year and during the two intensive summer sessions in June and July. These are non-tenure-track positions with the primary role as instructional.
Successful candidates will join a thriving Department of African and African-American Studies (AAAS) with 13 full-time faculty members and a full-time Language Coordinator. AAAS in partnership with the Kansas African Studies Center (KASC) hosts an annual Summer African Language Institute with several language offerings at the elementary and intermediate levels. KASC is one of ten federally-funded Title VI National Resource Centers for African Studies with over 30 core faculty members and an additional 70 affiliated faculty and staff across the Lawrence campus.
KUs excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences perspectives and backgrounds of our faculty staff students and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each others success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Application materials will be reviewed by the Department for consideration of the development of online or hybrid courses as consistent with departmental instructional needs. Successful candidates must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
The University of Kansas is a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university with a $1.4 billion endowment and a faculty of 2600. Current enrollment is 28500 (19000 undergraduate) with students drawn from 110 nations and all 50 states 20.6% of KU students are members of minority groups. The 1000-acre main campus is in Lawrence a community of 95000 in hilly northeast Kansas that lies about 35 miles west of Kansas City. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence also offers numerous sports and recreational opportunities local shops and a wide range of good restaurants.
A complete application will include a letter of application a vitae detailing specific subject areas the applicant is qualified to teach and/or develop and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Deadline/Review Date: Review is ongoing as needs arise.
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing
Employment Type
Full Time
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