Instructor | Political Science

semesters. This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between The University of Kansas and United Academics, United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. UAKU is the exclusive representative. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not be a member of a union without fear of personal or professional repercussions. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position. 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. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply. 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 policies and procedures Attend required instructor training, as required by the department, and provided by the Center for Teaching Excellence The Lecturer should be available for reasonable appointments if a student requests a meeting either in person or virtual. Adhere to departmental, college, and university policies Required Qualifications For Instruction of Undergraduate-Level Courses: MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline & 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in the Intelligence & National security sector. Preferred Qualifications PhD in Political Science. Evidence of prior college-level teaching experience in Political Science or specific course of interest. Contact Information to Applicants Ashley Urban , Department of Political Science ashleylu@ku.edu Additional Candidate Instruction A complete application will include a letter of application (see below), a CV/resume detailing specific subject areas the applicant is qualified to teach and/or develop, and the names and contact information for three professional references. A sample syllabus for a similar course is recommended. Please address the following areas in your letter of application: What experience do you have with the development and management of an undergraduate course syllabus? If you have not developed a college-level syllabus, please describe any comparable experience developing training programs, educational materials, curricula, or structured learning content. What experience do you have with creating undergraduate lectures and assignments? If applicable, describe related experience designing training sessions, presentations, workshops, instructional materials, or professional development programs. What experience do you have with grading work and advising college students? Candidates without direct college teaching experience are encouraged to discuss relevant experience mentoring, coaching, supervising, evaluating performance, or providing feedback to learners, trainees, or professional staff. What is your overall teaching strategy? Please describe your approach to facilitating learning, engaging students, communicating complex concepts, assessing understanding, and supporting learner success in an academic or professional training environment. Advertised Salary Range $6,562.50 per 3 hour online/asynchronous course Application Review Begins 09-Nov-2026 Anticipated Start Date 23-Nov-2026 Primary Campus University of Kansas Lawrence Campus Reg/Temp Temporary Employee Class F-Faculty Work Location Assignment Telework 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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.