27629BR
Undergraduate Biology Program
Position Overview
The Program In Undergraduate Biology invites applications for a multi-term lecturer. The position will be a 1.0 FTE Lecturer in the Program in Undergraduate Biology. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, academic year appointment.
The academic year runs from mid-August to mid-May with winter and summer breaks. This position will run from August 18, 2024 until May 16, 2027. In a continuing effort to enrich the academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, KU actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.
The University of Kansas is located in the beautiful, historic, and culturally vibrant city of Lawrence, a thriving community 40 minutes from the Kansas City metropolitan area and 30 minutes from the state capital, Topeka. Lawrence, a progressive college town of 95,000, boasts a lively downtown with many music venues, award-winning restaurants, and a nationally celebrated independent bookstore among its many independently owned small businesses. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest school within the campus and plays a central role within the University. Founded in 1865, KU is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral and research university and is one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). The University enrolls more than 28,000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate and professional programs, which include education, public health, medicine, law, and a number of allied social science and humanities disciplines.
Job Description
95% Lecturer:
Program in Undergraduate Biology (BIOL) Multi-term Lecturer 1.0 FTE:
5% Service
Collegiality. All multi-term lecturers must treat colleagues with courtesy and with respect for their rights, including, but not limited to, academic freedom. In addition, they are expected to act in a manner that promotes collegial relationships and shows respect toward students, staff, and colleagues.
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in resume, and (2) information provided from professional references:
Contact Information to Applicants
Search Committee Chair
Brian Ackley
[email protected]
Additional Candidate Instruction
For more information and to apply online, go to https://employment.ku.edu/academic/27629BR . A complete online application includes the following materials: (1) cover letter; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching statement that should describe the following: (i) the applicant’s teaching philosophy and experience; (ii) any experience or plan with teaching innovation; (iii) the applicant’s philosophy for a classroom culture that promotes an inclusive learning environment (4) the names, email and contact information for three professional references. In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application:
- Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Applicants are also encouraged to include or expand upon how they have contributed to building a culture of belonging through DEI initiatives within the required application materials provided.
The initial review of applications will begin May 17, 2024 and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.
Application Review Begins
17-May-2024
Anticipated Start Date
18-Aug-2024
Conditions of Employment
Limited Term
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Limited Term End Date
16-May-2027
Advertised Salary Range
commensurate with experience
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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