Temporary Public Management Center Instructor - POOL

Employer: The University of Kansas
Location: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Position OverviewThe Public Management Center is the professional development arm of KU's School of Public Affairs and Administration. The Public Management Center (PMC) offers professional education and consulting services focused on skills enhancement for leaders, managers, staff, and teams in public agencies. The Center earns and utilizes revenue from professional education programs, consulting services, and conferences. PMC staff are motivated by a deep belief that public service—and skilled public service professionals—are at the heart of a healthy democracy.

The PMC invites qualified professionals to apply for part-time instructional positions for our in-person and online professional development classes and consulting engagements. Positions vary and are dependent upon the needs of the professional development programs, of class participants and clients, and of client organizations. The appointment dates will vary based on sequence of the professional development program, the timeframe for the preparation, and client needs. Instruction in professional development programs can range from three days per month once per year to a recurring series of days several times per year. Consulting and custom course contacts vary by the needs of the client but generally range from one to three full days of instruction or facilitation.

Instructors are needed in a variety of leadership and management content areas including civic & community engagement, conflict management, communication skills, customer service, decision-making, emotional intelligence, innovation, knowledge management, leadership, organizational change, performance management, process improvement, public policy, strategic planning, team building, trust and wellbeing. Instructors are also sought to administer the following assessments: Core Strengths, Clifton Strengths, Emergenetics, EQi 2.0 and Myers Briggs.

Application materials will be reviewed by the PMC program leaders on a regular basis and will place applicants in a pool for consideration when instruction is scheduled. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.

The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

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.
Job Description100% - Instruction:

Teach a specified number of classes for programs in a specific content area. Courses may be taught in person, hybrid, or fully online. Instructors may be asked to work with instructional design staff to plan class instruction.
Evaluate student work and/or provide timely feedback in the context of program learning objectives or client objectives within the parameters set by the program leader.
Provide feedback for students in relation to the content area outside of the classroom and within the parameters set by the program leader.
Facilitate class discussions within a program, bringing together curriculum content delivered by a variety of instructors linking to defined competencies and learning outcomes.
Assist with tracking student attendance and engagement within the learning environments.
When requested, design course content and assessment mechanisms within the parameters of the program or client objectives.
Contribute to analysis of student feedback and the PMC's discussions about continuous improvement of programs.
Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.

Position RequirementsTravel to class and client sites will be required.

Required QualificationsEvaluation 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 resume and application materials; and (3) information provided from professional references.

Candidates must possess a master’s degree in a related field to the content area, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field to the content area and have five or more years of work experience related to specific area of instruction.
One year experience with adult professional development instruction, consulting, facilitation, or conference presentations, as evidenced on application materials.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application will include:

A letter of application, including a list of content areas the applicant is qualified to teach.
A resume, including a list of any assessment facilitation certificates (e.g., Core Strengths, Emergenetics, EQi 2.0, etc.).
The names and contact information (including email) for two professional references.

Review of applications is ongoing, and hires will be made as positions become available throughout the year.Contact Information to ApplicantsAnn Ermey
aermey@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range$25 - $35/hourly based on experienceApplication Review BeginsSunday July 19, 2026Anticipated Start DateTuesday August 18, 2026Apply to Job

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