Description:
Position Overview:The School of Law invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit online applications to the lecturer pool to be considered for part-time and/or full-time, temporary and/or regular teaching positions. Positions vary and are dependent upon the need for instructors, if any, for courses being offered each semester. These are non-tenure-track members of the faculty whose primary role is instructional.
The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. Any employment with the University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
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 and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
Job Description:
65%
Provide classroom instruction throughout semester.
Provide classroom instruction throughout semester.
30%
Develop course materials, including text book selection/acquisition and syllabus preparation, evaluate student work, and administer and grade assignments and exams.
Develop course materials, including text book selection/acquisition and syllabus preparation, evaluate student work, and administer and grade assignments and exams.
5%
Provide office hours and/or other means to effectively communicate and/or meet with students as needed.
Note - positions hired at .50 FTE or higher regular appointments may be required to perform a small percentage of service as arranged with the Dean.
Required Qualifications:
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience at the law school level, particularly in the subject matter of the course(s) being taught.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kyle Velte
kvelte@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
Interested applicants should apply online and submit a CV.
Review of applications takes place on a rolling basis and continues until positions are filled and as needed for subsequent lectureships.
Provide office hours and/or other means to effectively communicate and/or meet with students as needed.
Note - positions hired at .50 FTE or higher regular appointments may be required to perform a small percentage of service as arranged with the Dean.
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school or its foreign equivalent.
- Minimum five years post J.D. expertise in the subject matter of course being taught as demonstrated in resume.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience at the law school level, particularly in the subject matter of the course(s) being taught.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kyle Velte
kvelte@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
Interested applicants should apply online and submit a CV.
Review of applications takes place on a rolling basis and continues until positions are filled and as needed for subsequent lectureships.