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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
Online Lecturer023706

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.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Professor of the Practice024410

Non-tenure track senior level faculty who possess the expertise and achievements to provide professional instruction in a manner that brings distinction to the appointing School/College and the University. Responsibilities include teaching, engaging in service both within and outside the university, maintaining professional credentials, and/or other duties that the appointing dean determines are consistent with this definition. Should have professional teaching and service responsibilities that are significantly heavier than those of tenured and tenure-track faculty. Research responsibilities are not included in the expectations for professors of the practice. Adheres to the faculty code of rights, responsibilities and conduct. Should hold the professional degree and licensing/certification in the field, with the additional requirement of significant experience and a distinguished record of achievement in her or his field outside of the academy, Fixed term of up to 3 years, subsequent limited term appointment of no more than five years may be offered.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Dir/Professor of the Practice024414

Manager in charge of a department, unit or program that offers specialized services to limited constituents. Non-tenure track senior level faculty who possess the expertise and achievements to provide professional instruction in a manner that brings distinction to the appointing School/College and the University. Responsibilities include teaching, engaging in service both within and outside the university, maintaining professional credentials, and/or other duties that the appointing dean determines are consistent with this definition. Should have professional teaching and service responsibilities that are significantly heavier than those of tenured and tenure-track faculty. Research responsibilities are not included in the expectations for professors of the practice. Adheres to the faculty code of rights, responsibilities and conduct. Should hold the professional degree and licensing/certification in the field, with the additional requirement of significant experience and a distinguished record of achievement in her or his field outside of the academy, Fixed term of up to 3 years, subsequent limited term appointment of no more than five years may be offered.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Visiting Associate Professor024820

Performs instruction and may perform some research in an institution of higher education. Intermediate level faculty position. Position is limited term for no more than 3 years and is not eligible for reappointment. Ph.D. is required or equivalent terminal degree. Position does not count towards eligibility for tenure or sabbatical.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Chairperson-Asst Professor000300F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Lecturer/Academic Program Asoc023701

A faculty teaching position combined with academic-related program responsibilities such as advising, course scheduling, instructional coordination, curriculum development, etc. Will be non-tenure track.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
MultiTermLecturer/Acad Prg Asc023705

A multi-term lecturer teaching position combined with academic related program responsibilities such as advising, course scheduling, instructional coordination, curriculum development, etc. Will be non-tenure track

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Assistant Professor023000

Performs instruction, research and service in an institution of higher education. Beginning level faculty position. May be eligible for tenure track through the promotion and tenure process. May be eligible for sabbatical leave. Ph.D. is required or equivalent terminal degree.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Assoc Prof/Assoc Research Prof022222

Performs instruction, research and service in an institution of higher education. Intermediate level faculty position. May be eligible for tenure track through the promotion and tenure process. May be eligible for sabbatical leave. Ph.D. is required or equivalent terminal degree.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. Requires Provost's Faculty development approval used in exceptional circumstances.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Asst Prof/Asst Research Prof022323

Assistant Professor performs instruction, research and service in an institution of higher education. Beginning level faculty position. May be eligible for tenure track through the promotion and tenure process. May be eligible for sabbatical leave. Ph.D. is required or equivalent terminal degree. Assistant Research Professor 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. Requires Provost's Faculty development approval used in exceptional circumstances.

F-Faculty 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.