INTERNAL ONLY Director Jewish Studies Program
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Jewish Studies Program (0.5 FTE)
- Provides oversight and leadership for all unit activities.
- Administers the academic programs of the unit.
- Reviews and modifies in consultation with unit governance and faculty the long-range planning for the unit.
- Oversees all internal budgetary administrative and personnel matters.
- Supervises and reviews the units faculty and professional academic and University support staff and supports faculty and staff development.
- Seeks enhancement of all unit resources by actively seeking external funding.
- Develops and enhances research and educational relationships between the unit and other units across the College and University as well as with agencies outside the University including governmental public or private.
- Develops long-term planning for future leadership by cultivating/mentoring future faculty members.
- Executes College and University policy in the unit effectively.
- Represents the unit and reports to the College Deans Office and represents the unit to other University entities.
Faculty Member (0.5 FTE)
20% Teaching/Advising
- Teaches classes in their field of specialty.
- Advises students including student mentoring and providing directed readings.
- Supervises Graduate Teaching Assistants if applicable.
- Serves on committees that supervise and evaluate student progress.
20% Research
- Engages in scholarly research including publishing appropriate peer-reviewed books and articles and presenting papers at professional conferences on a regular basis.
10% Service
- Provides general service to ones home unit the College the University the state and the profession.
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.
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experience in letter of application and (2) record of accomplishments and productivity documented in c.v.
- Tenured appointment with the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
- Ability to serve as an academic leader and team builder developing and enhancing research and educational relationships among faculty and between the unit and affiliated units.
- Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and commitment to teaching excellence.
- Strong record of scholarly achievement as evidenced by an established program of research with the promise of continued productivity.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to manage interpersonal relations maintaining civility and respect among faculty staff and students.
- Rank of Full Professor.
- Excellence in administrative and management skills.
- Commitment to interdisciplinary and international scope in teaching research and service.
- Experience with KU and KUCR administrative procedures.
- Experience in seeking outside funding and managing multiple projects.
The Deans Office in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas is seeking candidates for Director of the Jewish Studies Program.
This position is open to KU faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences only. This position is not covered by any union agreement nor represented by United Academics of KU AAUP or AFT.
The director provides leadership and oversight for all unit activities as well as fulfilling teaching research and service responsibilities as a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
This position reports to an Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and serves at the pleasure of the Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Application materials should include:
- A cover letter including a statement of the candidates goals and vision for the program; and
- A curriculum vitae containing information about accomplishments in teaching research service and administration.
Applications are due Monday March 2 2026.
Review of applications will begin Tuesday March 3 2026.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
