Lecturer

The Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with the University of Kansas seeks applicants for part-time & full-time lecturers to teach 100- and 300-level courses such as WGSS 101, WGSS 327, and WGSS 355. 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 1-, 2-, or 3-year appointments. Lecturers can expect to teach in the fall and spring semesters and possibility of summer. The course load is 1-2 at the undergraduate level. 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.

100% Instructional Duties:

• Teach 1-2 number of undergraduate/graduate courses per semester, a total of 3-6 credit hours.
• 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.

Katie Batza, Professor and Chair
batza@ku.edu

Commensurate with experience

Monday July 27, 2026

Tuesday August 18, 2026