POOL - Undergraduate Sexual Assault Prevention Course Lecturer

A lecturer in the School of Social Welfare serves in a part- time capacity with responsibility for teaching content in person (on the Lawrence Campus and/or the Edwards Campus), online, or a combination of both in person/online in the school's curriculum area social work practice, social welfare policy, human behavior, research, race/social and economic justice, or an elective in the area of the individual's expertise. Classes are taught to students at the BSW and MSW degree level. Amount of work required can vary by position and will range from .10 FTE to 1.0 FTE.

Applicants will be reviewed and considered for teaching in the upcoming semester and as future needs arise.

For the upcoming semester we are primarily interested in candidates that are qualified to teach the following:

• BSW level sexual violence prevention & response

Please outline in your cover letter courses/topics you are interested in teaching and your qualifications for doing so.

The KU SSW is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive educational environment for students, faculty, and staff. We also encourage our school community members to engage in service with the larger community to share and facilitate ideas to foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. The successful candidate will have a commitment to creating a climate of belonging. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all groups in higher education. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start of the position.

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 and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

1. Previous work experience that required the ability to conceptualize the curriculum area,
organized mutliple tasks. Strong communication skills as demonstrated in application materials
and interview. A commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive educational environment
for all students.

2. Master's Degree in a Relevant Social or Behavioral Science Discipline plus 2 years of human
service employment (for example in hospitals, courts, family service agencies, social service
agencies, mental health centers, child welfare offices, domestic violence or sexual assault services,
home health care, hospice or financial or emergency services) directly related to specific areas of
instruction and content specific expertise in subject matter.

OR BSW plus 5 years of human service employment (for example in hospitals, courts, family
service agencies, social service agencies, mental health centers, child welfare offices, domestic
violence or sexual assault services, home health care, hospice or financial or emergency services)
directly related to specific areas of instruction and content specific expertise in relevant subject
matter, along with evidence of ongoing participation in relevant professional continuing education.

OR Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Social or Behavioral Science Discipline plus 5 years of human
service employment (for example in hospitals, courts, family service agencies, social service
agencies, mental health centers, child welfare offices, domestic violence or sexual assault services,
home health care, hospice or financial or emergency services) directly related to specific areas of
instruction and content specific expertise in subject matter with at least 30 documented hours of
directly relevant professional continuing education.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

A complete application includes an online application, resume, cover letter - including a statement on teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Please outline in your cover letter courses/topics you are interested in teaching and your qualifications.

Kelsey Hunter
Kelseyhunter@ku.edu

$1,500 - $12,000 ($1,500 per class section)

Tuesday July 22, 2025

Monday August 18, 2025