POOL - Lecturer

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago

27195BR

East Asian Languages&Cultures


Position Overview

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Kansas invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit applications to a department lecturer pool for for part-time and/or full-time, temporary and/or regular undergraduate and graduate teaching positions.  Positions vary and are dependent upon the need for instructors, if any, for courses being offered each semester. The percentage of lecturer appointments will vary, subject to availability of funds and demonstration of excellence in teaching and service. These are non-tenure-track members of the faculty whose primary role is instructional.
Applications will be accepted throughout the year and reviewed by faculty on an ongoing basis. Successful applicants will remain in the pool for one year and will be contacted as needed position vacancies become available in the East Asian Languages and Cultures Department. The successful applicant must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins, and international applicants must pass the TSE or Speak test before hire.
Please visit the department's web site at www.ku.edu/~ealc .


Job Description

100% - Teach one or two language or culture courses per semester in the chosen field:

  • Prepare for and attend all class meetings. In case of absence, the lecturer must make arrangements for a substitute to teach class. Classes should not be canceled.
  • Provide instruction throughout the semester, most classes meet 3 times/week for 1 hour/day.
  • Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades.
  • Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught.
  • Prepare new course(s) and course material when being allocated a new class or a different level of the program to teach.
  • Supervise graders, tutors, and/or GTAs when needed.
  • Adhere 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 accomplishment and productivity addressed in resume; 3) Information provided from professional references.
    Language Courses:

  • Lecturers of undergraduate courses must have at least a MA or a bachelor's degree and 5 years professional experience in a relevant discipline. For Language courses only: MA level degree or native or near-native fluency in the language they will teach and they must pass the AEC English language proficiency test required for GTAs.
  • Lecturers of graduate courses must have a Ph.D. or 10 years professional experience in the relevant discipline.
    • Culture Courses:
  • Lecturers of undergraduate courses must have at least an MA or a bachelor's degree and 5 years professional experience in a relevant discipline.
  • Lecturers of graduate courses must have a Ph.D. or 10 years professional experience in the relevant discipline.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior teaching experience

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Rosalyn Lucas
    [email protected]
    785 864 2355 


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    A complete electronic application will include a detailed curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and the names and contact information for three references.
    Deadline/Review Date: Please apply by March 15, 2024 for Summer and possible Fall 2024 appointments.
    Estimated Start Date: Ongoing


    Application Review Begins

    18-Mar-2024


    Anticipated Start Date

    18-Aug-2024


    Conditions of Employment

    Limited Term


    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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