Lecturer
Position Overview
The Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with the University of Kansas seeks applicants for part-time & full-time lecturers to teach 100- and 300-level courses such as WGSS 101, WGSS 327, and WGSS 355. Lecturers are non-tenure-track members of the faculty whose primary role is instruction.
Lecturer contracts will be committed on an academic year basis for 1-, 2-, or 3-year appointments. Lecturers can expect to teach in the fall and spring semesters and possibility of summer. The course load is 1-2 at the undergraduate level. There is a possibility that selected lecturers could be reappointed for subsequent years if their teaching performances are strong.
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.
Lecturer contracts will be committed on an academic year basis for 1-, 2-, or 3-year appointments. Lecturers can expect to teach in the fall and spring semesters and possibility of summer. The course load is 1-2 at the undergraduate level. There is a possibility that selected lecturers could be reappointed for subsequent years if their teaching performances are strong.
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.
Job Description
100% Instructional Duties:
- Teach 1-2 number of undergraduate/graduate courses per semester, a total of 3-6 credit hours.
- Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and interaction with students.
- Provide instruction for courses.
- Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, assign grades.
- Hold regular office hours.
- Adhere to departmental, college, and University policies.
Required Qualifications
- MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline & 5 years of relevant experience.
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins
Monday July 27, 2026
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday August 18, 2026