POOL - Instructor - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

The University of Kansas Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) is building an instructor pool of qualified individuals to serve as instructors to teach in its online Master of Science in Educational Leadership program. This program prepares pre-K-12 teachers for roles at the school-building level and leads to building-level licensure in Kansas.

ELPS invites candidates to submit applications, which will be reviewed and placed in a pool for consideration as openings arise. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and appointments will be made as needed. Please be advised that the need for instructors varies from year to year.

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 Fall 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

This position is subject to acollective bargaining agreementbetween 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.

Instructors will be responsible for assigned online courses. This may involve consulting with the online instructional design team and course author to update and ensure that all aspects of the course function effectively. Instructor appointments may vary from .25 depending on the number of courses taught. Instructors contribute to the mission of the University of Kansas, the School of Education, and the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; and must adhere to all departmental, school, and university policies.

Instructors may be needed to teach the following courses: The Principalship, Education in American Society, School Resource Management, Data-Driven Leadership, Education Law, Human Resource Management, Staff Evaluation and Development, and Internship.

Applicants will be reviewed and considered for teaching positions as needs arise. Applicants will be accepted throughout the year.

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, Idaho, Minnesota, and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

100% Instructional Duties:

50% - Provide instruction in online courses, including grading assignments, providing students with timely feedback and updated information about progress in course, give students clear feedback and mentoring regarding performance improvements; hold consistent virtual office hours with students in the online environment including asynchronous and real time

20% - Successfully implement course protocols as designed by the instructional design team and course author, including, learning objectives and procedures for teaching using the new online platforms

10% - Update and maintain assessment protocols to document student-learning outcomes in the online work

10% - Consult and collaborate with department staff about research-based changes to courses

10% - Maintain clear records of all evaluations of student work and progress toward program completion

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.

1. Earned master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or other field appropriate to subject area being taught is required to teach undergraduate courses.
2. Earned doctoral degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or other field appropriate to subject area being taught is required to teach graduate level courses.
3. Record of research, scholarship, or achievement in Educational Leadership or closely related field.
4. Excellent written and verbal skills as evidenced in published academic work, interview, and course evaluations.

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.

Jennifer Bessolo
jbessolo@ku.edu
785-864-2095

$4,600 for a three credit hour course.

Friday August 7, 2026

Tuesday August 18, 2026