Pool - Lecturer

1. Teaching graduate courses as assigned.
2. Prepare for and attend all class meetings. In case of absence, the lecturer must make arrangements for a substitute to teach class. Classes should not be canceled.
3. Provide instruction throughout the semester, usually 3 hours/week, one day a week.
4. Develop assignments, administer tests, evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades.
5. Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught.
6. Adhere to departmental, College, and university policies.

1. Teach a specified number of graduate courses per semester.
2. Prepare for and attend all class meetings. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions. Regular weekly interaction is expected in online courses.
3. Provide instruction for course(s). Classes are generally in an 8-week or minimester format. Class meetings will generally be asynchronous, but instructional expectations match those of the face-to-face experience.
4. Administer assignments, tests, evaluate student work, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades.
5. Be available for students involved in classes taught. "Office hours" may include a set time where students can contact the instructor, but must also include expectations for timely responses to student inquiries outside of a set contact time.
6. Adhere to program, college and university policies.

1. Build an online course for the unit and/or the College Online Programs.
2. Design the course in accordance with program guidance and KU standards, which include working with instructional design staff in the Center for Online and Distance Learning.
3. Work in a collaborative environment, utilizing the expertise of the other major instructors in the (Program/unit/center).
4. Complete the course design process within a specific deadline to ensure the course is fully designed and quality reviewed prior to the date the course is to be offered, as determined by the academic program.

For course development or instruction of master's level courses:
Required Qualifications:

1. Combination of education and professional experience to reach, at least:
   1. PhD in a related/relevant discipline (environmental studies/science, geography, geology, biology/ecology, toxicology, civil/environmental engineering, etc.);
   2. PhD in an unrelated field, with cognate coursework in a related/relevant discipline;
   3. PhD in an unrelated field and a master's degree in a related/relevant discipline;
   4. Master's degree plus seven or more years of professional experience directly related to specific area of instruction;
   5. Master's degree plus seven years' work experience AND additional certification, research or specialized training directly related to area of instruction or minimum two years teaching experience directly related to area of instruction;
2. Demonstrated successful experience with higher education or professional continuing education programs.

1. PhD in directly related field.
2. Relevant professional certifications, advanced training or research.
3. Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at graduate or undergraduate level in an online format.
4. Demonstrated professional expertise in the intended teaching discipline by virtue of applied experience in the field.
5. Strong ties to professional community as demonstrated by employment, community or consulting activities.

• A letter of application indicating what position you are applying for in the Cover Letter.
• A vitae detailing specific subject areas the applicant is qualified to teach and/or develop.
• The names and contact information (including email) for three professional references.