Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of the Practice

3 weeks ago

Lawrence, Kansas, United States University of Kansas Full time

Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of the Practice - Project Management
Position Overview
The University of Kansas, Edwards Campus, School of Professional Studies, Project Management Department seeks two outstanding individuals for non-tenure track twelve-month faculty positions as Assistant Professor of the Practice for our growing Project Management department. Exceptionally qualified candidates will be considered at advanced levels. The successful candidate will have a professional record in project management and teaching, exceptional communication skills, and a strong commitment to educating and developing future project managers. The ideal candidate will have a developed teaching philosophy and a demonstrated desire to inspire students and encourage lifelong learning in project management. The candidate will be expected to teach at least eight graduate/undergraduate courses per academic year in the area of project management. As a Professor of Practice, the successful candidate has an obligation to maintain a consistent record of distinction through professional activities within the department and community. This position reports to the Director of Project Management.

This faculty position is expected to teach at the undergraduate level (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management) and/or the graduate level (Master of Engineering in Project Management, Master of Science in Project Management, and Jayhawk Flex Master of Science in Project Management) Project Management programs and certificates. These programs are offered at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas, the Leavenworth Campus in Leavenworth, Kansas, and online. The candidate will be expected to teach in various formats such as in-person, hybrid, and online (synchronous and asynchronous), and in a traditional, course-based degree program and in a competency-based education degree program (Jayhawk Flex).

Learn more about the Project Management programs at and

The appointment is a Fiscal Year (12-month) appointment with an initial term of 3 years, with a course load of 3 classes each fall and spring semester and 2 courses each summer semester. Subsequent appointments may be offered, contingent upon a satisfactory comprehensive performance evaluation during the final year of this appointment and approval of the Dean of the School of Professional Studies.

Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University's innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world.

This position serves the education needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year.
The KU Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups in higher education. KU's vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. Our institutional priorities are to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at https: Jayhawks Rising | Jayhawks Rising )

KU Benefits: KU offers an array of benefits to assist employees with their health, life, retirement, and other needs. Details regarding benefits offered to employees can be found here: Benefits | Human Resource Management )
Job Description
Teaching (75%)
Teaching three courses in Fall and Spring semesters and two courses in Summer semesters in the Bachelor and/or Master project management programs in the School of Professional Studies, or the equivalent workload in Jayhawk Flex competency instruction and assessment. Teaching responsibilities include curriculum development, instructional design, virtual classroom management, and grading and teaching improvement. Faculty are responsible for keeping curricula up-to-date and engaging with external organizations to ensure relevance to a variety of workplace needs. Provide adequate means to evaluate student performance, including examinations and assignments (such as papers, projects, presentations, etc.) and grading.

Professional Service (25%)
Provides academic and curricular leadership advice to the department. Develops and enhances course curriculum. Academic advising and monitoring student progression. Promotes initiatives related to student recruitment and retention by developing student and alumni newsletters, revisions to the department web page, and conducting surveys of alumni. Contributes to decisions made related to the educational aspect of the PMGT program regarding quality assurance and marketing. Acts as departmental liaison with regional engineering firms, professional societies, and the PMGT advisory board.
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree in Project Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Business, Leadership, Management, Technology Management, or its equivalent. A master's degree in other fields may be considered if combined with three or more years of professional experience directly relevant to the teaching assignment.
Years of project management professional experience required for each rank:
Assistant Professor of the Practice: 3-5 years
Associate Professor of the Practice: 6-15 years
Professor of the Practice: 16+ years
Project Management-related teaching experience.
Excellence in written communication skills as demonstrated in application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate Degree in Project Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Leadership, Management, Technology Management, or a closely related field.
Distinguished record of accomplishment (e.g., leadership role in industry or consultancy, etc.).
PMI's PMP certification or another project management-related professional certification.
Involvement in relevant industry associations and community.

Anticipated Start Date
Monday July 1, 2024

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