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Asst Teaching Prof/Undergrad Program Director in Community Health

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Job Title

Asst Teaching Prof/Undergrad Program Director in Community Health

Department

Health Sport &Exercise Science

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

60% - Teaching
Nine credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring) in the Community Health program at the University of Kansas. Anticipated course load is three face-to-face courses in the undergraduate program each semester. The specific courses will be determined based on program need.

20% - Program Director
Candidate will serve as undergraduate program director, contribute to sustaining program standards, and coordinating all aspects of the undergraduate major. The candidate will work with the department chair to develop a strategic vision for the program, coordinate teaching schedules for each semester, and completing yearly formal and informal evaluations of the program.

10% - Service
Candidate will also contribute to the service mission of the HSES Department, School of Education and Human Sciences, and the University of Kansas.

10% - Scholarly Engagement
Active in scholarly engagement activities including but not limited to carrying out course transformation, assessment of learning outcomes, development of pedagogical teaching practices that expand and delivers new methods of teaching to precipitate dynamic learning engagements or other activities to implement innovations in teaching and learning. Scholarly engagement is broadly defined, but typically, not exclusively, includes participation in or presenting professional development and workshops, scholarly presentations at meetings, publications, documenting and disseminating the results of inquiry into improving teaching and learning.

Req ID(Ex: 10567BR)

23442BR

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 persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

Conditions of Employment

Limited Term

Contact Information to Applicants

Susan Harvey
suharvey@ku.edu

Limited Term End Date

16-May-2026

Position Number

NEW

Required Qualifications

  1. Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree (or ABD) in Community Health, Public Health, Health Education, or related field.
  2. Experience working with diverse populations as evidenced by application materials and interview.
  3. Experience working with university-aged students, in the classroom and/or in student-teaching settings.


Employee Class

F-Faculty

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

FTE

1.0

Position Overview

The Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kansas, School of Education and Human Sciences is seeking a candidate for Assistant Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in Community Health. The candidate will be responsible for teaching in the undergraduate degree program while also serving as the director of the Community Health undergraduate major. This is an academic year (9-month) appointment, full-time, non-tenure track position starting August 18, 2023. This is a 3-year limited term appointment with an initial end date of May 16, 2026 and is subject to a comprehensive review for future renewal.

At the KU School of Education and Human Sciences, assistant/associate/full teaching professors incorporate teaching excellence through engagement with students and continued scholarly activity to further transform learning outcomes by developing new practices or learning engagements to innovate the areas of teaching and learning. Faculty across the school are available as active collaborators throughout the course of the appointment. KU is searching for applicants that are 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 ( https://provost.ku.edu/about ).

The successful applicant is expected to integrate individual and cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion into teaching, research, and service. At the University of Kansas, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our culture and university strategic plan. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged, noting the value that differences bring to our organization, students, staff, faculty, and community. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.
KU is an EO/AAE, full policy: http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

The University of Kansas is a major educational and research institution with a student body of over 27,000 students representing every state and more than 100 foreign countries on five campuses, 2600 faculty members, and service centers throughout the state. The main campus is in Lawrence, a vibrant, thriving community of more than 94,000 that is just 40 miles west of Greater Kansas City and 20 miles from the state capital. The community is known for its support of the arts and education and regularly appears in various “best town” listings. KU, a member of the Association of American Universities, consistently earns excellent ratings for its academic programs from U.S. News & World Report. It has also committed itself to expanding its innovative research and commercialization programs. The School of Education and Human Sciences ranked tied for 7th among public universities for graduate education by US News and World Report, and the Special Education program consistently ranks number one among public institutions.

KU’s vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. The Jayhawks Rising Strategic Plan was developed around three Institutional Priorities: creating a clear and ambitious direction to fulfill our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additional information is available at https://jayhawksrising.ku.edu/ .

Reg/Temp

Regular

Application Review Begins

01-Nov-2022

Anticipated Start Date

18-Aug-2023

Additional Candidate Instruction

Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include: (1) a cover letter with sections describing your professional experience and why this position is of interest to you, (2) a CV that lists your record of accomplishments and productivity; (3) a diversity statement (see below); and (4) a list of three professional references who will be called if the candidate becomes a finalist for the position. These documents should be submitted through KU’s online application website. https://employment.ku.edu/academic/23442BR Application review begins November 1, 2022, and will continue until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.

In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas of diversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application:
  • Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Applicants are also encouraged to include or expand upon how they have contributed to building a culture of belonging through DEI initiatives within the required application materials provided.

Company

University of Kansas

In 1866, the University of Kansas welcomed the first class of 55 students to an unfinished building on a modest hill called Mount Oread. From that treeless ridge, KU flourished into the state's flagship institution — a premier research university that claims nearly 30,000 enrolled students across five campuses. Together, Jayhawks power Kansas and transform the world.

We call ourselves Jayhawks. These mythical birds embody the KU community's guiding values: perseverance, positivity, and restless innovation. We fly high because we start at the top.

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