"POOL - Lecturer"

Position Overview

We are seeking educators and professionals for Studio and/or Elective Instruction at the undergraduate or first-professional graduate degree levels.

Applications that will be reviewed as needed and placed in a pool for consideration for part-time (regular or temporary) teaching positions as they are needed. Applications will be accepted throughout the year. Appointments are one semester, renewable, subject to review and funding. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. Any employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Job Description

70% Studio and/or elective instruction - teaching at the undergraduate or first-professional graduate degree levels in accordance with relevant KU Course Catalog Description.

20% Class preparation

10% Maintain office hours, attend administrative meetings

Lecturers are non-tenure-track members of the faculty with limited term appointments, whose primary role is instructional with no obligations to perform research or service.

Required Qualifications

For Teaching at the Undergraduate Level:

• M.Arch. (NAAB-accredited professional terminal degree)
• OR
• B.Arch (NAAB-accredited professional terminal degree) or professional or terminal degree from a related discipline (e.g., Engineering, Planning) plus a minimum of 5 years of effective experience in professional practice.

For Teaching at the Graduate Level:

• M.Arch. in appropriate discipline (NAAB or equivalent accredited terminal degree) AND a record of research, scholarship, or achievement in the field
• OR
• Master's in any discipline AND a minimum of seven years of applied relevant experience.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-professional degree, professional architectural registration.
• College-level teaching experience with documented evidence of outstanding achievement in the form of publication, awards, design portfolio, certification within the design or construction industries, or licensure.

Contact Information to Applicants

Keith Van de Riet
kvdr@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete electronic application will include a detailed resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter and contact information for three references.

Applications that will be reviewed as needed and placed in a pool for consideration for part-time (regular or temporary) teaching positions as they are needed.

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Application Review Begins

23-Jul-2025