Instructor Holmes Summer Institue

Job Description
100% Instructional Duties:

• As an instructor for the university primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field developing course materials developing and managing syllabi creating lectures and assignments grading student work advising students and holding office hours.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues be current in the field and are required to adhere to departmental school/college and university polices and procedures.
• Conduct classes for several hours each day at least four days a week.
• Meet with individuals for private conferences during non-class hours and on the fifth day of each week.
• Participate in informal meetings (including a reception several lunches and dinners and a farewell party) with local faculty members and students in English and related disciplines including those not enrolled in the seminar.
• Deliver a public lecture.
• Read evaluate and grade the seminar papers that are written by students participating in the Institute.

Disclaimer
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Contact Information to Applicants
Laura Mielke

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 if requested.

For Instruction of Graduate-Level Courses:

1. PhD in English
2. A record of award-winning and influential publications.
3. Major impact on developing new areas of study and research.

1. International standing within the field of study

Position Overview
The Holmes Summer Institute was endowed beginning in the summer of 1991. It has been established as a two-week seminar which features an eminent scholar/critic/teacher of international standing. The Instructor is an instructional adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations not to exceed two continuous semesters.

The Instructor is a union covered position within the collective bargaining unit represented by United Academics of Kansas University (UAKU). UAKU is the exclusive bargaining representative for the bargaining unit. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state you have the right to be a member or not to be a member of the union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

Due to complex state employment laws the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California Delaware Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.

Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application package includes an online application with the following attached;

1. Resume and/or curriculum vitae;
2. Cover letter;
3. List of three professional references including contact information.

Review of applications is ongoing and hires will be made as positions become available.

Application Review Begins:Ongoing
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing

Required Experience:

IC