Position Overview

The University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks applications from people interested in being Instructors.

The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Summer 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

The Instructor is a union covered position within the collective bargaining unit represented by United Academics of Kansas University (UAKU).

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho and Minnesota.

The successful candidate must have the appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties:

As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate Level Courses:

Master's degree and two years professional experience related to the subject to be taught OR
Those without a relevant Master's Degree will have a Bachelor's Degree in the discipline & 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline & 10 years of relevant experience.

Graduate Level Courses:

PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree, and two years of professional experience related to the subject or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught OR
Those without a PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree may be certified to work with a PhD student on an ad-hoc basis. Such instructors shall have at least a Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience and demonstrated scholarly research credentials.

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Position Overview

The University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks applications from people interested in being Instructors.

The Instructor is a union covered position within the collective bargaining unit represented by United Academics of Kansas University (UAKU).

The successful candidate must have the appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties:

As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate Level Courses:

Master's degree and two years professional experience related to the subject to be taught OR
Those without a relevant Master's Degree will have a Bachelor's Degree in the discipline & 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline & 10 years of relevant experience.

Graduate Level Courses:

PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree, and two years of professional experience related to the subject or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught OR
Those without a PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree may be certified to work with a PhD student on an ad-hoc basis. Such instructors shall have at least a Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience and demonstrated scholarly research credentials.

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Position Overview

The University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks applications from people interested in being Instructors.

The Instructor is a union covered position within the collective bargaining unit represented by United Academics of Kansas University (UAKU).

The successful candidate must have the appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties:

As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate Level Courses:

Master's degree and two years professional experience related to the subject to be taught OR
Those without a relevant Master's Degree will have a Bachelor's Degree in the discipline & 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline & 10 years of relevant experience.

Graduate Level Courses:

PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree, and two years of professional experience related to the subject or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught OR
Those without a PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree may be certified to work with a PhD student on an ad-hoc basis. Such instructors shall have at least a Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience and demonstrated scholarly research credentials.

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Position Overview

The University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks applications from people interested in being Instructors.

The Instructor is a union covered position within the collective bargaining unit represented by United Academics of Kansas University (UAKU).

The successful candidate must have the appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties:

As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate Level Courses:

Master's degree and two years professional experience related to the subject to be taught OR
Those without a relevant Master's Degree will have a Bachelor's Degree in the discipline & 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in any discipline & 10 years of relevant experience.

Graduate Level Courses:

PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree, and two years of professional experience related to the subject or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught OR
Those without a PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree may be certified to work with a PhD student on an ad-hoc basis. Such instructors shall have at least a Master's degree and 7 years of relevant experience and demonstrated scholarly research credentials.

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Instructor - Journalism and Mass Communications Programs

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1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045, USA

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AEJMC Annual Conference

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45th Annual AJHA Convention

Southeast Journalism Conference 2027

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