We are seeking a capable Full professor of practice - project management to join our innovative team at University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS.
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School of Professional Studies Position Overview
The University of Kansas, EdwardsCampus, School of Professional Studies, Project Management Department seeks an outstanding individual for a non-tenure track twelve-monthfaculty position as an Assistant Professor of the Practice for our growing Project Management program (PMGT). Exceptionally qualifiedcandidates will be considered at advanced levels. The successful candidate will have a professional record in project management andteaching, exceptional communication skills, and a strong commitment to educating and developing future project managers. The ideal candidatewill have a developed teaching philosophy and a demonstrated desire to inspire students and encourage lifelong learning in projectmanagement. The candidate will be expected to teach at least eight graduate courses per academic year in the area of project management. Asa Professor of Practice, the successful candidate has an obligation to maintain a consistent record of distinction through professionalactivities within the department and community. This position reports to the Director of Project Management.
This faculty position isexpected to teach undergraduate (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management), and graduate (Master ofEngineering and Master of Science in Project Management) Project Management programs and certificates. These programs are offered at theEdwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas, and the Leavenworth Campus in Leavenworth, Kansas. The candidate will be expected to teach invarious formats such as in-person, hybrid, and online.
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The appointment is aFiscal Year (12-month) appointment with an initial term of 3 years, with a course load of 3 classes each fall and spring semester and 2courses each summer semester. Subsequent appointments may be offered, contingent upon a satisfactory comprehensive performance evaluationduring the final year of this appointment and approval of the Dean of the School of Professional Studies.
Special consideration willbe given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University's innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinaryinitiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world.
This position serves theeducation needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determinedeach year.
The KU Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment andprovide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of underrepresentedgroups in higher education. KU's vision is to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. Ourinstitutional priorities are to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. Additionalinformation is available at Jayhawks Rising | Jayhawks Rising (ku.edu)
KUBenefits: KU offers an array of benefits to assist employees with their health, life, retirement, and other needs. Details regardingbenefits offered to employees can be found here: Benefits | Human Resource Management(ku.edu) Job Description Teaching (75%)
Teaching three courses in Fall and Springsemesters and two courses in Summer semesters in the Bachelor and/or Master project management programs in the School of ProfessionalStudies. Teaching responsibilities include curriculum development, instructional design, virtual classroom management, and grading andteaching improvement. Faculty are responsible for keeping curricula up-to-date and engaging with external organizations to ensure relevanceto a variety of workplace needs. Provide adequate means to evaluate student performance, including examinations and assignments (such aspapers, projects, presentations, etc.) and grading. Professional Service (25%)
25% Provides academic andcurricular leadership advice to the department. Develops and enhances course curriculum. Academic advising and monitoring studentprogression. Promotes initiatives related to student recruitment and retention by developing student and alumni newsletters, revisions tothe department web page, and conducting surveys of alumni. Contributes to decisions made related to the educational aspect of the PMGTprogram regarding quality assurance and marketing. Acts as departmental liaison with regional engineering firms, professional societies, andthe PMGT advisory board. Required Qualifications
1. Minimum Master's Degree in Project Management, Business,Operations Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Business, Leadership, Management, Technology Management, or its equivalent. Amaster's degree in other fields may be considered if combined with three or more years of professional experience directly relevant to theteaching assignment.
2. Years of project management professional experience required for each rank: Assistant Professor of thePractice: 3-5 years Associate Professor of the Practice: 6-15 years Professor of the Practice: 16+ years 3.Project Management-related teaching experience.
4. Excellence in written communication skills as demonstrated inapplication materials. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate Degree in Project Management, Business,Operations Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Leadership, Management, Technology Management, or a closely relatedfield. Distinguished record of accomplishment (e.g., leadership role in industry or consultancy, etc.). PMI's PMPcertification or another project management-related professional certification. Involvement in relevant industry associations andcommunity. Contact Information to Applicants
Amulya Gurtu, PhD, MBA, MTech, PMP;
View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to theonline application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
1. A cover letter addressing howrequired and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professionalreferences.
In addition to the materials above, learning about each applicant's contribution and engagement in areas ofdiversity is an important part of KU's mission. As a result, applicants will be presented the following question at the time of application.The response must be within 4,000 characters or less: Describe your experiences working with people from diverse backgrounds,and explain how those experiences reflect your commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Anticipated startdate is January 1, 2024. Application review begins November 20, 2023 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants isidentified.
#LI-HR1 Application Review Begins: 20-Nov-2023 Anticipated StartDate: 01-Jan-2024 Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term Position Number: ******** Primary Campus
Univ of Kansas Edwards Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular Limited Term End Date
31-Dec-2026 Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Employee Class: F-Faculty Disclaimer
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