Lecturer
Position Overview
Lecturers are non-tenure-track members of the faculty. Positions vary and are dependent upon the need, if any, each semester for development and instruction of course(s). Primary role is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. Employment will be full- time and contracts will be committed on an academic year basis for one-year appointments. There is a possibility that lecturers could be reappointed for subsequent years if their teaching performances are strong.
Lecturers may teach in any academic program offered by the School of Public Affairs & Administration including:
• Undergraduate program in public administration
• Undergraduate program in law and society
• Master’s of Urban Planning (MUP) program
• Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) program
Course needs vary and include the following areas: Public Finance; Public Management; Nonprofit Management; Performance Management; Auditing; Human Resources Management; Budgeting and Policy Analysis; Public Policy and Administration; Organizational Analysis; Ethics; Quantitative Methods; Organizational Change; Information Technology; Law & Society; Urban Planning; Housing and Development; Sustainable Land Use Planning; Transportation; Electives related to the above topics.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, that UAKU is the exclusive representative for the bargaining unit, and that it is their right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.
The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Lecturers may teach in any academic program offered by the School of Public Affairs & Administration including:
• Undergraduate program in public administration
• Undergraduate program in law and society
• Master’s of Urban Planning (MUP) program
• Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) program
Course needs vary and include the following areas: Public Finance; Public Management; Nonprofit Management; Performance Management; Auditing; Human Resources Management; Budgeting and Policy Analysis; Public Policy and Administration; Organizational Analysis; Ethics; Quantitative Methods; Organizational Change; Information Technology; Law & Society; Urban Planning; Housing and Development; Sustainable Land Use Planning; Transportation; Electives related to the above topics.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, that UAKU is the exclusive representative for the bargaining unit, and that it is their right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.
The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Job Description
100% Instructional Duties
- Teach a specified number of either undergraduate or graduate courses per semester.
- Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction.
- Provide instruction for course(s).
- Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.
- Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught.
- Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.
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.
To teach undergraduate courses, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
To teach master’s courses, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
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.
To teach undergraduate courses, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Possess a master’s degree in a related field
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus five (5) or more years of work experience directly related to specific area of instruction
To teach master’s courses, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Possess a PhD in a related field
- Possess a master’s degree in a related field plus seven (7) or more years of work experience directly related to the specific area of instruction
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
- Previous successful teaching experience
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application will include:
Review of applications will begin August 10th.
- A letter of application, including a list of courses the applicant is qualified to teach (https://kupa.ku.edu/class-offerings)
- A curriculum vitae
- The names and contact information (including email) for three professional references
Review of applications will begin August 10th.
Contact Information to Applicants
Diana Moore, SPAA Administrative Officer
dianak@ku.edu
dianak@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Review Begins
Monday August 10, 2026
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday August 18, 2026