Pool – Lecturer

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: 28 days ago

27113BR

Jewish Studies


Position Overview

The Jewish Studies Program invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for a part-time lecturer position in Jewish Studies. We are especially interested in instructors who can teach one or two courses per semester on topics related to Jewish culture and history, Israel studies, or who can provide instruction as a modern Hebrew language lecturer.

Part- to full-time temporary and/or regular lecturer and/or online lecturer positions for the development and/or instruction of online courses. Lecturers are untenured, non-tenure-track members of the faculty.  Positions vary and are dependent upon the need, if any, each semester for development and/or instruction of course(s).  Primary role is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service.  The appointment dates will vary based on the type of lecturer appointment and the timeframe for the preparation and instruction of the online course(s).
The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.


Job Description

Teach a specified number of either undergraduate or graduate courses per semester. Courses may be undergraduate or graduate level and may be taught face-to-face, hybrid or online.

100% Lecturer duties

75% - Teaching
•    Teach a specific number of 3 credit-hour courses each semester. This includes 3 in-class academic hours per week for each 3 credit-hour course.
•    Preparation of classroom materials including exams, quizzes and other assessment measures; grading, copying and filing.
•    Lecturers are expected to manage Blackboard, keep student records, and submit all relevant course records.

15% - Office hours and other appointments with students
•    A minimum of three posted office hours each week is required. These office hours should be divided over at least two and preferably three different days.
•    The lecturer should be available for reasonable appointments if a student cannot meet during scheduled office hours.
10% - Other
•    Attendance at required mentoring meetings and faculty meetings as needed and determined by the Director.
•    Submission of yearly reports as needed and determined by the Director.
•    Adherence 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.


Required Qualifications for Jewish Studies courses:
  •    M.A. and/or Ph.D. in Jewish Studies or a related field; a rabbinical degree may be relevant.
  •    College teaching experience, evidence of teaching competence (e.g., course evaluations; supervisor ratings).

    •  Required Qualifications for Hebrew courses:
  •  For undergraduate courses: M.A. and/or Ph.D. with relevance to Jewish Studies, Hebrew language, or a related field; OR a Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of teaching experience of Hebrew language at the post-secondary level.
  •   Demonstrated near-native or native language ability of Hebrew and knowledge of the Israeli culture.

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    Preferred Qualifications

  •    Ph.D. in Jewish Studies, Hebrew, or a closely related field.  
  •    Experience in teaching multiple semesters of college-level undergraduate courses.   
  •    Experience in teaching the specific course to be assigned.

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Jewish Studies Dept.
    785-864-4664
    jewishstudies @ku.edu


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete application will include a letter of application, a vitae detailing specific subject areas the applicant is qualified to teach and/or develop, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

    Deadline/ Review Date:     Will begin March 15, 2024, please apply by this date
    Estimated Start Date:  Fall semester - August 18, 2024


    Application Review Begins

    15-Mar-2024


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Advertised Salary Range

    Commensurate with qualifications and 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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