POOL- Lecturer- Organizational Communication
The University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

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Position OverviewThe Organizational Communication Graduate Program in the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus invites qualified practitioner-scholars to submit applications that will be reviewed by the search committee and placed in a pool for consideration for part-time lecturer positions. A lecturer teaches graduate level courses and must possess an advanced degree. A lecturer in a non-tenured, non-tenure track position with course instruction as the focus of this contract position. Classes and class days offered may vary each semester and are dependent upon curricular need, student enrollment and funding availability. All courses are offered online and include required weekly live/synchronous meetings and asynchronous activities. Lecturers report to the director of the Organizational Communication Graduate Program.

To learn more about courses offered through the Organizational Graduate Program, see https://edwardscampus.ku.edu/communication Please note that Lecturers are assigned to teach a specific sub-set of these courses, as needed.

Successful candidates 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. Appointments are one semester, renewable and subject to review. Please note that individual class assignments each semester are subject to change and/or cancellation due to funding and student enrollment/demand.
Job Description30% - Plans, prepares and presents brief recorded weekly content overview lectures (approx. 30 minutes) AND facilitates one synchronous, interactive weekly evening class session via Zoom for one graduate course in organizational communication based on an approved course syllabus. Live weekly class sessions are recorded and posted to Canvas for student reference. Courses are 8-weeks in length and required live Zoom class sessions are facilitated from 6:30 - 9:00pm Central Time, typically on Monday or Thursday evenings.

30% - Provides timely, meaningful, supportive feedback on assignments both verbally in class and on written assignments via the learning management system to students in support of individual growth and maintaining an inclusive classroom climate.

20% - Maintains office hour availability at times convenient for working adult students, and offers timely response to student questions via email. Engages with individual students in a way that demonstrates awareness of and respect for difference -- and a commitment to an inclusive learning environment for all.

20% - Updates existing PowerPoints, written assignment instructions, and discussions boards within learning management system (Canvas) as needed to support student learning in each class section. Maintains well-organized, accurate and easy to navigate content within Canvas.
Required Qualifications

    Earned master's degree in organizational communication or a master's degree in a closely related discipline.Demonstrated experience and intermediate to advanced level technical skill in using online meeting platforms (i.e. Zoom) and functionality in support of participant engagement and adult learning (general navigational expertise, use of breakout rooms and polling, etc.).Minimum of two years of professional experience (public sector, private sector, entrepreneurship).Evidence of ongoing personal commitment to professional development related to addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the college classroom and/or workplace.
Preferred Qualifications
    Doctorate level degree in organizational communication or a closely related field.Evidence of prior success in teaching or training, preferably at the graduate level, and preferably both in-person and online (e.g. course evaluation summary, supervisor or teaching peer evaluations).Demonstrated experience creating and managing course content within a learning management system such as Canvas (i.e., structuring modules, using folders and posting/updating documents), offering clear, organized online grading and feedback, and maintaining social presence in the asynchronous component of courses.Completed graduate level course work or professional training from credentialed provider related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in the workplace or teaching/classroom environment.
Additional Candidate InstructionsSpecific Application Instructions for this Pool:
A complete application will include the online electronic application, cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, three references and evidence of professional experience and/or teaching experience.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Contact Information to ApplicantsJordan Atkinson
Organizational Communication Program Director
atkinson@ku.edu
913-897-8665
Advertised Salary Range$6,000 per course, per semester Application Review Begins26-Sep-2022 Anticipated Start Date01-Jan-2023


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