Asst/Assoc Teaching Professor Higher Education Administration
- Employer
- The University of Kansas
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
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- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
This is an academic year (9-month) appointment, starting August 18, 2023. The initial appointment will be a 3 year limited term appointment with renewal subject to the successful outcome of a comprehensive review, budget availability, and the best interest of the department, School, and University. An initial determination of rank will be based upon the review of the candidate’s credentials and experience in alignment with expectations for non-tenure/tenure-track positions.
The University of Kansas is a Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive university with a $1.4 billion endowment and a faculty of 2,600. Current enrollment is 28,500 (19,000 undergraduate), with students drawn from 110 nations and all 50 states, 20.6% of KU students are members of minority groups. The 1,000-acre main campus is in Lawrence, a community of 95,000 in hilly northeast Kansas that lies about 35 miles west of Kansas City. Lawrence has a lively downtown and a thriving arts and music scene, and its local government has enacted ordinances supporting equality for all members of its population. Lawrence also offers numerous sports and recreational opportunities, local shops, and a wide range of good restaurants.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the University of Kansas actively encourages application from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The University of Kansas values candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented minorities. The Higher Education Administration program supports the university’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) vision and mission. Candidates with equity-minded and inclusive approaches to teaching, scholarship, and service are encouraged to apply and provide examples of their experience related to DEIB. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged, noting the value that differences bring to our organization, students, staff, faculty, and community. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
KU is an EO/AAE, full policy: http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
Job Description60% Teaching/Advising
Primary course topics will focus on assessment, program evaluation, student affairs, and potentially other topics such as law and history or higher education. The standard teaching expectation is three 3-credit hour courses per semester or the defined equivalent. All faculty are expected to:
- Perform as the instructor of record for all assigned courses as designated by the Departmental Chair.
- Develop assignments, evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades.
- Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught. Be available for office hours each week, including reasonable appointments if a student cannot meet during scheduled office hours.
- Mentor and advise graduate students in independent research projects, particularly dissertations for students in the Ed.D. program, and serve as a member of student dissertation committees.
- Adhere to the Department, School, and University policies.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for the Higher Education Administration master's (M.S.E).
- Develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies and serve as the primary contact person for prospective students.
- Assist with curriculum development and assessment.
- Act as the point of contact for graduate assistantship selection and placement process, including the role of primary liaison with assistantship supervisors.
- Coordinate orientation sessions and hooding ceremonies.
- Engage in scholarly activities including but not limited to carrying out course transformation, assessment of learning outcomes, development of pedagogical teaching practices that expand and deliver new methods of teaching to precipitate dynamic learning engagements or other activities to implement innovations in teaching and learning.
- Scholarly engagement is broadly defined and typically, but not exclusively, includes participation in or presenting professional development and workshops, scholarly presentations at meetings, publications, documenting and disseminating the results of inquiry into improving teaching and learning.
- Teaching faculty members are expected to participate in appropriate professional activities, such as attending faculty meetings, carrying out departmental committee assignments, and attending national and international meetings or conferences. Teaching faculty are full voting members of the department faculty except on personnel matters involving tenure-track faculty.
- Provide general service to the department, school, university, and discipline.
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education or related field (or earned by start date).
- Served as the lead or co-instructor for at least one course in higher education and student affairs (or a university setting).
- Experience working with diverse populations, as evidenced by application materials and interviews.
For appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor:
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education or related field
- At least 6 years in rank as an Assistant Teaching Professor or equivalent teaching experience in higher education and/or student affairs.
- Experience working with diverse populations, as evidenced by application materials and interviews.
- A minimum of 3 years of full-time administrative experience in higher education.
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include: (1) a cover letter with sections describing your professional experience and why this position is of interest to you, (2) a CV that lists your record of accomplishments and productivity; (3) a diversity statement (see below); and (4) a list of three professional references who will be called if the candidate becomes a finalist for the position. These documents should be submitted through KU’s online application website.https://employment.ku.edu/academic/23486BR
Application review begins November 1, 2022, and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
Diversity Statement:
In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant’s contribution and engagement in areas of diversity and inclusion is an important part of KU’s mission. As a result, applicants will be presented with the following question within the university’s application portal at the time of applying. The response must be within 1,000 characters or less.
- Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Contact Information to ApplicantsEugene T. Parker, Ph.D.
eparker@ku.edu Advertised Salary RangeCommensurate with demonstrated experience Application Review Begins01-Nov-2022 Anticipated Start Date18-Aug-2023
Organization
Working at the University of Kansas
Join the University of Kansas, and you’ll become part of a Jayhawk family that spans the globe. Wear your KU shirt in London, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Nairobi or anywhere else, and you will likely hear a resounding “Rock Chalk!” from a stranger. Of course, the appropriate response is an enthusiastic “Jayhawk!” Because, after all, they’re not really strangers, they’re family.
The Jayhawk community is united by more than 150 years of tradition and by our commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, transforming the academic experience, and creating solutions through innovative research. KU’s mission is to lift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world.
The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university and one of just 66 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). We consistently earn high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university.
KU faculty and staff embrace our role as the state’s flagship university, AAU member and R1 institution that serves the state, nation and world. We celebrate the energy and compassion that infuse the Jayhawk spirit; and, we remain true to KU’s historic values: the elevating force of education, the transformative power of research and the healing power of service.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Kansas is committed to a learning and workplace environment that is representative of our nation and global society, accepts and values everyone, appreciates our common humanity and understands that our multiple differences are the cornerstone of academic preparation, professional excellence and distinction. KU must be a place where all people feel they belong and have access to resources and support that help them attain their educational and professional goals.
We recognize there are inequalities and privileges generated by historical and persistent intersecting differences by race, ethnicity, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, abilities, religion, regional background, veteran status, citizenship status and nationality. And we hold ourselves accountable for policies, processes and programs that appreciate these and other differences and create more fair, safe and just learning, working and living environments for KU students, faculty and staff.
Instruction
KU offers a broad array of undergraduate and graduate study programs, and we fulfill our mission through academic and research programs of international distinction, coupled with outstanding libraries, teaching museums and information technology. These resources enrich the academic experience for students from all 50 states and 112 countries, and provide enrichment resources for KU faculty and staff.
Research
The university attains high levels of research productivity and recognizes that faculty are part of a network of scholars and academicians that shape a discipline as well as teach it. KU staff are integral to our research success, participating in and supporting discoveries that expand knowledge and improve lives.
Service
The university and our employees serve society through research, teaching and the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. KU's academic programs, arts facilities and public programs provide cultural enrichment opportunities for the larger community. And, KU offers educational, research and service programs throughout the state. KU employees are encouraged to participate in and serve the campus and surrounding communities in a way that is meaningful to them.
International Dimension
KU offers more than 100 programs of international study and cooperative research for KU students and faculty at sites around the world. The university offers teaching and research that draw upon and contribute to the most advanced developments throughout the United States and abroad. At the same time, KU's extensive international ties support economic development in Kansas.
Values
The University of Kansas, our students and employees are committed to excellence. We foster a multicultural, inclusive environment in which the dignity and rights of individuals are respected. Intellectual diversity, integrity and disciplined inquiry in the search for knowledge are of paramount importance.
Our City and State
KU sits atop Mt. Oread in the center of Lawrence, a town full of natural beauty and culture. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine named Lawrence one of the best college towns in the United States. Lawrence is home to more than 100,000 people, and has a charming, Midwestern friendliness that welcomes visitors and celebrates diversity. In addition to KU, Lawrence is home to Haskell Indian Nations University, the premiere tribal university in the United States.
Lawrence’s historic and thriving downtown features restaurants, nightlife and local shops offering unique finds that you won’t find anywhere else. The town has more than 50 parks, an encompassing mixed-use trail, and quick access to biking/hiking trails along the Kansas River and around Clinton Lake. A five-minute drive from Lawrence, Clinton Lake offers fishing, boating, beaches, camping and other outdoor activities.
Located just 40 minutes west of Kansas City, Lawrence offers the appeal of a mid-size, suburban town with quick access to the amenities of a large city, including an international airport. The Kansas City metro area is home to world-class museums and cultural activities, Jazz clubs and other nightlife venues, expansive shopping options, and exciting professional sports with the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Sporting KC.
Kansas is in the center of the country, making it convenient and cost effective to fly or drive to destinations throughout the United States. Far from flat, the Flint Hills, just 90 minutes from Lawrence, offer panoramic vistas that showcase the breathtaking beauty of America.
Making KU Your Home
Something about Lawrence is magnetic. Long-time residents are never surprised when a KU student or employee from out of state decides to make Lawrence their permanent home. And, even those who do leave often find themselves returning to “the nest” at some point in the future. In fact, Lawrence has been named by several publications as one of the best places to retire.
At the University of Kansas, you’ll join a global Jayhawk family and find a place to call home.
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