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Job TitleJob CodeJob Description and Minimum QualificationsEmployee ClassificationSalary GradeMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryJob FamilyFLSA StatusEEO - Job Group
Visiting Assistant Professor024810

Performs instruction and may perform some research in an institution of higher education. Beginning 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
Visiting Professor024800

Performs instruction and may perform some research in an institution of higher education. Senior 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
Asst Prof of Pract/Acad PrgAsc024428

Non-tenure track 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 combined with academic-related program responsibilities such as advising, course scheduling, instructional coordination, curriculum development, etc.  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.  Must hold the professional degree in the field, with the additional requirement of ten years post-graduation experience and a distinguished record of achievement in her or his field. A current license and or certification may also be required. A fixed term of up to 3 years, subsequent limited term appointment of no more than three years may be offered.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Assc Prof of Pract/Acad PrgAsc024427

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 combined with academic-related program responsibilities such as advising, course scheduling, instructional coordination, curriculum development, etc. 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
Asst Dir/Prof of Practice024426

Non-tenure track senior level faculty who possess the expertise and achievements to provide professional instruction that brings distinction to the unit.  Responsibilities include teaching, service, maintaining professional credentials, managing programmatic/project functions for a specific unit including but not limited to strategic leadership, policy and procedure development, supervising staff, reporting, liaison and subject matter expert for the unit.  Required to hold a professional degree and/or licensing/certification in the field with significant experience and a distinguished record of achievement in the field outside academy, three years of related management/leadership experience in directing internal operations and previous supervisor history.  Limited term appointment up to 3-5 years.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
Prof of Practice/Sr Scientist024416

Non-tenure track senior level faculty/faculty equivalent who possess the expertise and achievements to provide professional instruction in a manner that brings distinction to the appointing School/College and the University and serves in an administrative capacity to direct the operations of a research program and conducting research. Responsibilities include teaching, engaging in service both within and outside the university, maintaining professional credentials, research, and directing the operations of related research programs in addition to other duties as assigned by unit(s) hierarchy. Adheres to the faculty code of rights, responsibilities and conduct. Should hold the professional degree and licensing/certification in the field (if applicable), established research program and publication record with the additional requirement of significant experience and a distinguished record of achievement in the field. Fixed term of up to 3 years, subsequent limited term appointment of no more than five years may be offered. May serve at the pleasure for academic staff responsibilities and subject to simultaneous review.

F-Faculty n/a $0 $0
AssocDir/Prof of the Practice024415

Serves in an administrative capacity to assist with the direction of operations of a research, public service or academic program combined with academic related program respondibilies such as advising, course scheduling, instructional coordinator, curriculum development, etc. as well as 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 as well as 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 5 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
Prof of Practice/Acad Prog Asc024413

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 combined with academic-related program responsibilities such as advising, course scheduling, instructional coordination, curriculum development, etc. 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
Asst Professor of the Practice024412

Non-tenure track beginning 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

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.