Position Overview
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 StudiesRequired Qualifications for JWSH courses.
Required Qualifications for Modern Hebrew Language courses.
Required qualifications for Biblical Hebrew Language courses.
Preferred Qualifications
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