100% Instructional Duties: As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include:
- teaching in a specific field
- developing course materials
- developing and managing syllabi
- creating lectures and assignments
- grading student work
- advising students and holding office hours
- All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university policies and procedures
- Attend required instructor training, as required by the department, and provided by the Center for Teaching Excellence
- The Lecturer should be available for reasonable appointments if a student requests a meeting either in person or virtual
- Adhere to departmental, college, and university policies
Position Overview
- The Department of Political Science is currently hiring for instructors to teach virtual courses at the undergraduate level in the Intelligence & National Security Studies program.
- The instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank.
- This is a term appointment for the Spring 2027 semester.
- Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.
- This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative.
- As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.
- The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.
- 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, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota.
- We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
Required Qualifications For Instruction of Undergraduate-Level Courses:
- MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline & 5 years of relevant experience
- Relevant experience in the Intelligence & National security sector
- PhD in Political Science
- Evidence of prior college-level teaching experience in Political Science or specific course of interest
- Ashley Urban, Department of Political Science ashleylu@ku.edu
A complete application will include a letter of application (see below), a CV/resume detailing specific subject areas the applicant is qualified to teach and/or develop, and the names and contact information for three professional references
- A sample syllabus for a similar course is recommended
- Please address the following areas in your letter of application:
- What experience do you have with the development and management of an undergraduate course syllabus?
- If you have not developed a college-level syllabus, please describe any comparable experience developing training programs, educational materials, curricula, or structured learning content
- What experience do you have with creating undergraduate lectures and assignments?
- If applicable, describe related experience designing training sessions, presentations, workshops, instructional materials, or professional development programs
- What experience do you have with grading work and advising college students?
- Candidates without direct college teaching experience are encouraged to discuss relevant experience mentoring, coaching, supervising, evaluating performance, or providing feedback to learners, trainees, or professional staff
- What is your overall teaching strategy?