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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
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 Vice Provost/Professor0A9401

Serves at the behest of a vice provost in a senior capacity to assist the chief executive officer of an academic, research or administrative function of a university campus. Also holds academic rank as a tenured member of the faculty.

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
Chairperson-Asst Professor000300F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Associate Provost/Professor022600F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Dist Prof/Assoc Vice Chanc018610

Ranks among the top scholars of the US in his/her field, posses an international reputation of excellence, pre-eminent ability to teach, inter-disciplinary work, participant in university affairs and must hold tenured status. Performs instruction, research and service in an institution of higher education. Senior level faculty position. Conceptualizes, develops, and implements strategic direction and provides leadership and overall administration of a major area(s) of responsibility or campus-wide or state-wide scope for its projects, functions, and/or processes. Conceptualizes and develops institutional strategies. Assures unit effectiveness and accountability. Collaborates with industry contacts to foster university programs. May have dual supervision from KUMC executives. May be responsible for division allocation of fiscal and human resources. Serves with direction from a vice chancellor. Supervises staff. May be eligible for sabbatical leave. Ph.D. and five years of related experience is required or equivalent terminal degree.

F-Faculty 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
Clinical Associate Professor021600

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
Asst Dean/Associate Professor020900F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Associate Dean/Chair/Professor020801

Assists the dean in conceptualizing and implementing new strategic direction for the school. Administers and oversees the design, development and implementation of the school¿s curriculum, and faculty support programs. Serves as a resource for new and current faculty. Responsible for managing administrative activities of the School in the Dean¿s absence. Functions as a liaison between the Dean and staff and students to facilitate faculty reviews, assess staffing needs, preserve academic standards and generally improve the program¿s atmosphere. Interprets and enforces academic policies and procedures for students, faculty and administrative staff. This includes, but is not limited to, general education requirements, school and departmental bi-laws, academic probation and disqualification, academic and scholarly misconduct, residency issues, etc. Assists in the resolution of academic issues as presented to the Deans Office. Typically chairs or represents the School on selected committees and boards. Has programmatic oversight and coordinates with Assistant Dean¿s and administrative staff on policy and administration issues. May teach courses and conduct research and/or scholarly activities as related to the area of discipline. #Terminal degree in a field to the related discipline. Five years of leadership or executive level administration. Responsible for the administration of an academic department including oversight on all courses offered and who teaches them, supervising staff, assigning merit to faculty, holding departmental meetings, implementing school and department policies, etc. and reports directly to the Dean. In addition, performs instruction, research and service in an institution of higher education. Senior level faculty tenured position. May be eligible for sabbatical leave. Ph.D. is required or equivalent terminal degree.

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.