Description

Position Overview

African and African-American Studies with the University of Kansas seeks applicants for part-time lecturers to teach Haitian Language & Haitian Cultural Courses. Lecturers are non-tenure-track members of the faculty whose primary role is instruction.

Lecturer contracts will be committed on an academic year basis for a one-year appointment. Lecturers can expect to teach in the fall and spring semesters and possibility of summer. The course load is one course per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels. There is a possibility that selected lecturers could be reappointed for subsequent years if their teaching performances are strong.

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.

Job Description

100% Instructional Duties:

• Teach one course per semester, a total of 3 credit hours.
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and interaction with students.
• Provide instruction for courses.
• Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, assign grades.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Adhere to departmental, college, and University policies.

Required Qualifications

For Instruction of Undergraduate-Level Courses:

1. MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline & 5 years of relevant experience

For Instruction of Graduate-Level Courses:

1. Terminal degree in discipline OR Master's and 7 years of relevant experience.
2. Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline.

For Instruction of Foreign Language courses only:

1. BA in any discipline & minimum of 10 years of proficiency in the foreign language.

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.

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include a letter of application, a vitae detailing specific subject areas the applicant is qualified to teach and/or develop, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Deadline/Review Date: July 29, 2026

Estimated Start Date: August 18, 2026

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 procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.