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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
Assc Professor of the Practice024411

Non-tenure track intermediate 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 offerred.

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
Senior Lecturer/Acad Prog Asc023707

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.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
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
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
Multi-Term Lecturer023704

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.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
University Lecturer023703

The title university lecturer may be used to recognize extraordinary accomplishments in teaching and fundamental contributions to the University's education mission as a senior lecturer over a period of years.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Senior Lecturer023702

The title senior lecturer recognizes a lengthy and distinguished record of exceptional mastery in teaching with substantial impact on the University's educational mission. Normally, consideration for appointment at the rank of senior lecturer will 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.

F-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
Lecturer023700

Lecturers are untenured, non-tenure-track members of the faculty with limited term appointments, whose primary role is instructional with no obligations to perform research or service.

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.