The University of Kansas, School of Professional Studies, Project Management Department, seeks an outstanding individual for a non-tenure track, twelve-month faculty position as an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of the Practice for our growing Project Management program (PMGT). Exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered at advanced levels. The successful candidate will have a professional record in project management and teaching, exceptional communication skills, and a strong commitment to educating and developing future project managers. The ideal candidate will have a developed teaching philosophy and a demonstrated desire to inspire students and encourage lifelong learning in project management. The candidate will be expected to teach at least eight undergraduate courses per academic year in project management. As a Professor of Practice, the successful candidate has an obligation to maintain a consistent record of distinction through professional activities within the department and community. This position reports to the Director of Project Management.
This faculty position is expected to teach in the undergraduate (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management) Project Management programs. These programs are offered at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas, the Lawrence Campus in Lawrence, Kansas, and online. The candidate will be expected to teach in various formats, such as in-person, hybrid, and online.
This position will be expected to travel frequently for instruction, events, and other engagements between the Lawrence, KS and Overland Park, KS campuses. Reliable and consistent transportation between the campuses will be required.
Learn more about the Project Management programs at Project Management | School of Professional Studies.
The appointment is a Fiscal Year (12-month) appointment with an initial term of 3 years, with a course load of 3 classes each fall and spring semester and 2 courses each summer semester. Subsequent appointments may be offered, contingent upon a satisfactory comprehensive performance evaluation during the final year of this appointment and approval of the Dean of the School of Professional Studies.
Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University’s innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world.
This position serves the education needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year.
The KU Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas.
KU Benefits: KU offers an array of benefits to assist employees with their health, life, retirement, and other needs. Details regarding benefits offered to employees can be found here: Benefits | Human Resource Management (ku.edu)
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