Job Title Table

Lecturers in this track may be hired initially for a fixed period of no more than three years, with the contractual provision that a lecturer position does not lead to tenure or a tenure-track position. Under exceptional circumstances, three-year appointments may be extended to part-time lecturers under the same conditions of appointment as full-time lecturers. These appointments are not eligible for tenure or for senior or university lecturer designation. At the end of the contract term, absent action by the University, the contract ends. There is no automatic renewal of a lecturer appointment at the end of the contract. If, upon evaluation by a department or college/school, it is determined that a lecturer has met all requirements and demonstrated potential for future term appointments, the University may offer a second three-year contractual appointment. Following the second contract appointment, departments and colleges may offer subsequent contracts for a term of no more than three years each. However, in no event will an appointment as lecturer ever lead to tenure.

Interprets complex psychological, medical, hearing, and psycho-educational evaluations from medical and psychological professionals. Consults with diagnosticians as necessary. Works with students to determine reasonable accommodations based on pertinent laws and regulations. Facilitates the accommodation process, working with students, their families, faculty and staff as necessary. Educates students, families, faculty and staff on appropriate services for and communications with student¿s disabilities. Maintains records of interactions; assesses effectiveness of accommodations and accommodation processes. Works with other administrative units as necessary. May supervise student staff. Bachelor¿s degree with three years relevant experience or Master¿s degree with one year relevant experience.

Recognizes a lengthy and distinguished record of exceptional mastery in teaching with substantial impact on the University's educational mission combined with academic-related program responsibilities such as advising, course scheduling, instructional coordination, curriculum development, etc. Appointment at the rank of senior lecturer typically does not occur prior to completion of two contract appointments. However, with the Provost's approval, an initial appointment may be made at this rank if the position requires extensive or unusual experience. Non-tenure track.

Performs adminstrative duties such as curriculum management and program assessment as assigned by the dean; engage in direct clinical practice, clinical education, scholarship, and public service in a KU-Lawrence or KUMC clinical unit. Only authorized to be used in 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. Intermediate level of the Clinical Professor Series.

Performs instruction, research and service in an institution of higher education. Senior 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.

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.

Manager of a program within a major academic school or division. Reports to an Assoc Dean or Dean. Persons being considered for appointment or promotion to this rank shall have at least five years of successful academic library experience at the Associate Librarian or its equivalent. They shall have demonstrated superior professional performance in a successful and developing career. In addition, they shall have a record of research and service demonstrating significant achievement in the field. Tenure is normally recommended if initial appointment is made at this rank. The faculty rank is equivalent to full professor.

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.