Position Overview
The Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department is searching for qualified scholars and professionals for the instruction of online courses. The Instructor is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the Summer 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

The Instructor is a union covered position within the collective bargaining unit represented by United Academics of Kansas University (UAKU). UAKU is the exclusive bargaining representative for the bargaining unit. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not to be a member of the union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.


Job Description
100% Instructional Duties:

• As an instructor for the university, primary duties and responsibilities include: teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university polices and procedures.

Required Qualifications
Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in letter of application, (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in c.v., and (3) information provided from professional references if requested.

For Instruction of Undergraduate-Level Courses:

1. Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
2. Two years of college-level teaching in Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

1. PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Contact Information to Applicants
Kaitlyn Burton
kaitlyn.burton@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application package includes an online application, with the following attached;

1. Resume and/or curriculum vitae;
2. Cover letter;
3. List of three professional references including contact information.

Review of applications is ongoing and hires will be made as positions become available.

Application Review Begins: Ongoing
Estimated Start Date: Ongoing
Advertised Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience
Application Review Begins
01-Jun-2026
Anticipated Start Date
01-Jun-2026
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
FTE
Varies
Reg/Temp
Temporary
Employee Class
F-Faculty
Disclaimer
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