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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
Senior Specialist027100A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0
Research Professor022100

Designated as PI by University. Normally title is applicable for duration of grant/contract funding. Not eligible for sabbatical or tenure. Status reviewed annually for continued use of title. Funded by grants & contracts. (Meyen definition 8-16-94)

A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0
Clinical Assistant Professor021700

Engages in direct clinical practice, clinical education, scholarship and public service in a University of Kansas Lawrence or KUMC clinical unit. Only authorized to be used for School of Law, School of Pharmacy, and the Speech/ Language/ Hearing Department. Terminal degree appropriate to the discipline.

A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0
Senior Curator/Director025804

Engages in research, public service & teaching in units that support the academic mission. Education, degrees and experience are equivalent to those of academic faculty. Eligible for sabbatical if 100% commitment of state funding. Not eligible for tenure. Promotion emphasizes research & public service. Manager in charge of a department, unit or program that offers specialized services to limited constituents.

A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0
Assistant Scientist/Assoc. Dir018205

Serves in an administrative capacity to assist with the direction of operations of a research program while at the same time maintaining academic ranking and conducting research.

A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0
Associate Scientist/Asst. Dir018106

Serves in an administrative capacity to assist with the direction of operations of a research program while at the same time maintaining academic ranking and conducting research.

A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0
Assistant Curator025300

Engages in research, public service & teaching in units that support the academic mission. Education, degrees and experience are equivalent to those of academic faculty. Eligible for sabbatical if 100% commitment of state funding. Not eligible for tenure. Promotion emphasizes research & public service

A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0
Research Professor/Assoc Dir022110

Required to have a substantial background of successful research and the ability to secure and sustain external funding with a national/international reputation in the field of research and receives automatic PI status. In combination with research activities serves in an administrative capacity to direct and lead research center activities.Funded by grants & contracts

A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0
Assoc Dean/Clinical Asst Prof020301

Performs administrative duties such as curriculum management and program assessment as assigned by the dean; engages in direct clinical practice, clinical education, scholarship, and public service in a KU-Lawrence or KUMC clinical unit. Only authorized to be used for School of Law, School of Pharmacy, and the Speech/ Language/ Hearing Department. Terminal degree appropriate to the discipline. Serves at the pleasure of the dean

A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0
Senior Curator/Assoc Director025806

Engages in research, public service & teaching in units that support the academic mission. Education, degrees and experience are equivalent to those of academic faculty. Eligible for sabbatical if 100% commitment of state funding. Not eligible for tenure. Promotion emphasizes research & public service. Manages programs, projects, functions and/or processes within a department, center or unit that demonstrates a specific focus or service to the campus community, but does not have campus wide responsibility or impact. Conceptualizes, develops, and implements policies and procedures that effect the units mission and strategy. Develops reports and identifies metrics to evaluate efficiencies and suggest operational changes when warranted. May have budgetary discretion and responsibility over the unit funds. Represents the organization both internally and externally to the public. May serve as an expert in the field to peer institutions/programs. Scope of decisions impacts internal operations of the unit and requires compliance to guidelines be maintained. Cognizant of national trends and plans for operational strategies from a unit perspective. May provide leadership in compliance related activities such as audits, accreditation review and state liaison initiatives. Has the authority to act on the Director's behalf for the department. Supervises staff. Master's degree and 3 years of related experience in the field or a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience in the field. Two years of supervisory experience.

A-Unclassified Academic Staff n/a $0 $0

Job Title Table Key

TermDescription
Job TitleA job title is a brief description of a position held by an employee.
Job CodeA job code is a numeric number assigned to a job title  and also indicates the type of employee classification it represents.
Job Description and Minimum Qualifications (if applicable)
  • The job description represents the minimal duties required of the position.
  • Minimum qualifications are the of education or experience and the minimum level of knowledge, skills, abilities, licenses, certifications and other job-related requirements associated with the position.
Employee Classification

There are five employee classification types:

  • Faculty: includes employees who are tenured, on the tenure-track, or non-tenured lecturers and professors of the practice who may be eligible for sabbatical and tenure, as applicable.
  • Academic Staff: includes employees such as scientists, research professors or curators who may be eligible for sabbatical, but not tenure.
  • Students: includes employees who are part-time and enrolled at the University of Kansas, is registered for classes, and whose primary purpose for being at the University is the achievement of a degree or certification.
  • Unclassified Professional Staff (UPS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
    • Unclassified Support Staff (USS): includes employees who support the mission and goals of the University.
Salary GradeA salary grade represents the minimum and maximum salaries that may be paid to an employee serving in the position. The spread between the minimum and maximum salaries is referred to as the range.
MinimumMinimum salary allowed for the position.
MaximumMaximum salary allowed for the position.
Job FamilyJob families are a group of job titles grouped together because of the similar functions they perform. Only positions that have been reviewed as part of the Classification and Market Study initiative are assigned to a job family.
FLSA StatusIndicates whether the position is exempt (salaried) or non-exempt (hourly) under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Visit the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Policy for more information.
EEO - Job Group (English (US))EEO job groups are defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and are required for compliance reporting purposes. EEO job codes group together positions with similar skills sets.
Position Description ExampleExamples of good position descriptions for the job title that are available for reference.