POOL - Online Lecturer and/or Course Designer
The Jewish Studies Program invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit online applications to the lecturer pool to be considered for part-time and/or full-time, temporary and/or ongoing teaching positions for the development and/or instruction of online courses. Online lecturers are untenured, non-tenure-track members of the faculty. Appointments are typically short in duration over a defined time period associated with the development and/or instruction of online course(s). Primary role is online instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. The appointment dates will vary based on the timeframe for the preparation and instruction of the online course(s). Generally the appointments will be temporary.
Application materials will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool for consideration for developing and/or teaching undergraduate courses consistent with program instructional needs. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.
The candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. Job Description Job Duties
Duties 100% (Online-Lecturer):
Teach a specified number of undergraduate courses per semester.
Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions. Regular weekly interaction is expected in online courses.
Provide instruction for course(s). Classes are generally in an 8-week or minimester format. Class meetings will generally be asynchronous, but instructional expectations match those of the face-to-face experience.
Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.
Be available for students involved in classes taught. Office hours may include a set time where students can contact the instructor, but must also include expectations for timely responses to student inquiries outside of a set contact time.
Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.
Duties 100% (Online Course Developer):
Build an online course for the unit and/or the College Online Programs.
Design the course in accordance with departmental guidance and KU standards, which include working with instructional design staff in the Center for Online and Distance Learning.
Work in a collaborative environment, utilizing the expertise of the other major instructors in the (Program/unit/center).
Complete the course design process within a specific deadline to ensure the course is fully designed and quality reviewed
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in C.V., and (3) information provided from professional references.
Jewish Studies
Required Qualifications for JWSH courses.
M.A. in Jewish Studies or related field.
College teaching experience (classroom or online), evidence of teaching competence (e.g., course evaluations; supervisor ratings).
Lecturers of graduate courses must possess a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Jewish Studies, or related field.
Modern Hebrew language
Required Qualifications for Modern Hebrew Language courses.
M.A. or M.A. in progress in Hebrew, Jewish Studies or related field.
A native speaker competence in conversational modern Hebrew.
Potential or demonstrated ability to teach conversational modern Hebrew (classroom or online).
Biblical Hebrew
Required qualifications for Biblical Hebrew Language courses.
M.A. in biblical language of related field.
Evidence of proficiency in biblical Hebrew
Potential or demonstrated ability to teach biblical Hebrew (classroom or online).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching experience in the specific course(s) of interest (classroom or online).
Ph.D. in Jewish Studies, Religious Studies, or related field, or M.A. in teaching Hebrew as a second language.
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: Ongoing
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing
Contact Information to Applicants Jewish Studies Dept.
785-864-4664
jewishstudies @ku.edu Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Review Begins 04-Apr-2017 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, genetic information and retaliation in the University's programs and activities. Access to information regarding equal opportunity and diversity worksite posters is available at http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies_procedures/category_details/index.aspx?category=8 or you may contact 785-864-4946 or employ@ku.edu for alternate access options. Any inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Application materials will be reviewed by the faculty and placed in a pool for consideration for developing and/or teaching undergraduate courses consistent with program instructional needs. Applications will be accepted throughout the year.
The candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. Job Description Job Duties
Duties 100% (Online-Lecturer):
Teach a specified number of undergraduate courses per semester.
Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions. Regular weekly interaction is expected in online courses.
Provide instruction for course(s). Classes are generally in an 8-week or minimester format. Class meetings will generally be asynchronous, but instructional expectations match those of the face-to-face experience.
Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.
Be available for students involved in classes taught. Office hours may include a set time where students can contact the instructor, but must also include expectations for timely responses to student inquiries outside of a set contact time.
Adhere to departmental, college and university policies.
Duties 100% (Online Course Developer):
Build an online course for the unit and/or the College Online Programs.
Design the course in accordance with departmental guidance and KU standards, which include working with instructional design staff in the Center for Online and Distance Learning.
Work in a collaborative environment, utilizing the expertise of the other major instructors in the (Program/unit/center).
Complete the course design process within a specific deadline to ensure the course is fully designed and quality reviewed
Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in C.V., and (3) information provided from professional references.
Jewish Studies
Required Qualifications for JWSH courses.
M.A. in Jewish Studies or related field.
College teaching experience (classroom or online), evidence of teaching competence (e.g., course evaluations; supervisor ratings).
Lecturers of graduate courses must possess a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Jewish Studies, or related field.
Modern Hebrew language
Required Qualifications for Modern Hebrew Language courses.
M.A. or M.A. in progress in Hebrew, Jewish Studies or related field.
A native speaker competence in conversational modern Hebrew.
Potential or demonstrated ability to teach conversational modern Hebrew (classroom or online).
Biblical Hebrew
Required qualifications for Biblical Hebrew Language courses.
M.A. in biblical language of related field.
Evidence of proficiency in biblical Hebrew
Potential or demonstrated ability to teach biblical Hebrew (classroom or online).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching experience in the specific course(s) of interest (classroom or online).
Ph.D. in Jewish Studies, Religious Studies, or related field, or M.A. in teaching Hebrew as a second language.
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: Ongoing
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing
Contact Information to Applicants Jewish Studies Dept.
785-864-4664
jewishstudies @ku.edu Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Review Begins 04-Apr-2017 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, genetic information and retaliation in the University's programs and activities. Access to information regarding equal opportunity and diversity worksite posters is available at http://www.humanresources.ku.edu/policies_procedures/category_details/index.aspx?category=8 or you may contact 785-864-4946 or employ@ku.edu for alternate access options. Any inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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