Public Educator

Details

Posted: 25-May-24

Location: Lawrence, Kansas

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4936772

The Dole Institute of Politics (DIOP) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its founding as an institute dedicated to the promotion of political and civic participation as well as civil discourse in a bi-partisan, balanced manner in 2023. As we begin our next 20 years, we are looking for an experienced Public Educator to develop and deliver educational programming for students of all ages, with an emphasis on secondary (6-12) levels. By providing a forum for discussion of political and economic issues, fostering public service leadership, and encouraging participation in the political process, the Institute emphasizes that politics is an honorable profession and provide opportunities for all to interact with political leaders, practitioners and authors. The Dole Institute also emphasizes that only through political and civic participation can citizens redirect the course of our nation.
Senator Bob Dole's legacy at the University of Kansas was established in 1997 upon the gift of his papers to KU. The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics was dedicated in 2003 in KU's West District and became home to the Senator Elizabeth Dole legacy upon the gift of her papers in 2017.The Dole Institute is home to a museum dedicated to the legacies of Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole, featuring the largest stained-glass American flag in the world, a memory wall dedicated to Kansas veterans of WWII, and the recently renovated Elizabeth Dole Gallery and Reading Room. The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections department is responsible for collections, research, and exhibits at the Dole Institute. Both Senators' personal papers and congressional materials are publicly available for research, attracting scholars from all over the world.
The Public Education Assistant position is a full-time (40 hours per week) benefits eligible unclassified professional staff position (non-faculty). Under the direction of the Public Education Director, the Public Educator delivers and develops civics-based learning experiences incorporating primary sources to K-12 students across Kansas and beyond. Programs may take place on-site, via virtual platform or in off-campus classrooms.
The ideal candidate will have experience in civics-oriented educator communities, experience developing curriculum materials to complement state and federal standards, using historical documents, and teaching in formal and informal settings. Instructional design experience in secondary-level classrooms is preferred.
In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 8 hours of sick leave earned every month, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. KU is a great place to work! The University actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.