Job Title
Lecturer - Communication Studies
Department
Communication Studies
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description
100% Instructional Duties:
- Teach 1-4 undergraduate-level courses per semester as determined by the chair, a total of 3 credit hours per class.
- Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and interaction with students.
- Provide instruction for courses.
- Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, assign grades.
- Hold regular office hours.
- Adhere to departmental, college, and University policies.
Req ID(Ex: 10567BR)
33286BR
Disclaimer
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Conditions of Employment
Contract End Date
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Jeffrey Hall, Department Chairperson
Communication Studies
785-864-1082
hallj@ku.edu
Position Number
00003616
Required Qualifications
For instruction of Undergraduate-Level Courses:
- MA in discipline or relevant field OR BA in discipline & 5 years of relevant experience
Employee Class
F-Faculty
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
FTE
varies
Position Overview
Communication Studies with the University of Kansas seeks applicants for part-time and full-time lecturers to teach undergraduate level courses in Public Speaking (COMS 130), Public Speaking Honors (COMS 131), Interpersonal Communication (COMS 144), Interpersonal Communication Honors (COMS 145), Professional Public Speaking (COMS 322) and any other undergraduate classes as determined by the Chair of Communication Studies. Lecturers are non-tenure-track members of the faculty whose primary role is instruction.
Lecturer contracts will be committed on an academic year basis for a 1-year appointment as determined by the Chair.
Lecturers can expect to teach in the fall and/or the spring semesters. The course load is 1-4 courses a semester at the undergraduate level determined by need and budget considerations by the Chair of Communication Studies. There is a possibility that selected lecturers could be reappointed for subsequent years if their teaching performances are strong.
This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between 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.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.
Reg/Temp
Regular
Application Review Begins
27-Jul-2026
Anticipated Start Date
18-Aug-2026
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.
Application review begins Monday, July 27th, 2026.
