Asst/Assoc/Full Professor of the Practice – Project Management

School of Professional Studies

Position Overview
The University of Kansas, School of
Professional Studies, Project Management Department, seeks an outstanding individual for a non-tenure track, twelve-month faculty position
as an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of the Practice for our growing Project Management program (PMGT). Exceptionally qualified
candidates will be considered at advanced levels. The successful candidate will have a professional record in project management and
teaching, exceptional communication skills, and a strong commitment to educating and developing future project managers. The ideal candidate
will have a developed teaching philosophy and a demonstrated desire to inspire students and encourage lifelong learning in project
management. The candidate will be expected to teach at least eight undergraduate courses per academic year in project management. As a
Professor of Practice, the successful candidate has an obligation to maintain a consistent record of distinction through professional
activities within the department and community. This position reports to the Director of Project Management.

This faculty position is
expected to teach in the undergraduate (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science in Project Management) Project Management
programs. These programs are offered at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas, the Lawrence Campus in Lawrence, Kansas, and online.
The candidate will be expected to teach in various formats, such as in-person, hybrid, and online.

This position will be expected to
travel frequently for instruction, events, and other engagements between the Lawrence, KS and Overland Park, KS campuses. Reliable and
consistent transportation between the campuses will be required.

Learn more about the Project Management programs at Project Management | School of Professional Studies.

The appointment is a
Fiscal Year (12-month) appointment with an initial term of 3 years, with a course load of 3 classes each fall and spring semester and 2
courses each summer semester. Subsequent appointments may be offered, contingent upon a satisfactory comprehensive performance evaluation
during the final year of this appointment and approval of the Dean of the School of Professional Studies.

Special consideration will
be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University’s innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary
initiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world.

This position serves the
education needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined
each year.

The KU Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas.

KU Benefits: KU offers an array of benefits to assist employees
with their health, life, retirement, and other needs. Details regarding benefits offered to employees can be found here: Benefits | Human Resource Management (ku.edu)

Job Description
Teaching (75%)
Teaching three courses in Fall and Spring semesters and two courses in Summer semesters in the Bachelor
and/or Master project management programs in the School of Professional Studies. Teaching responsibilities include curriculum development,
instructional design, virtual classroom management, and grading and teaching improvement. Faculty are responsible for keeping curricula
up-to-date and engaging with external organizations to ensure relevance to a variety of workplace needs. Provide adequate means to evaluate
student performance, including examinations and assignments (such as papers, projects, presentations, etc.) and
grading.

Professional Service (25%)
25% Provides academic and curricular leadership advice to the department.
Develops and enhances course curriculum. Academic advising and monitoring student progression. Promotes initiatives related to student
recruitment and retention by developing student and alumni newsletters, revisions to the department web page, and conducting surveys of
alumni. Contributes to decisions made related to the educational aspect of the PMGT program regarding quality assurance and marketing. Acts
as departmental liaison with regional engineering firms, professional societies, and the PMGT advisory board.

Required
Qualifications

1. Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Project Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Engineering
   Management, Business, Leadership, Management, Technology Management, or a similar discipline from a regionally accredited
   institution.
2. Years of project management professional experience required for each rank:
   1. Assistant Professor of the Practice:
      3-5 years
   2. Associate Professor of the Practice: 6-15 years
   3. Professor of the Practice: 16+ years
3. Project
   Management-related teaching experience.
4. Excellence in written communication skills as demonstrated in application
   materials.
5. A distinguished record of accomplishment (e.g., leadership role in industry, industry-related association, consultancy,
   etc.).
6. PMI’s PMP certification or another project management-related professional certification.
7. Involvement in relevant
   industry associations and communities.

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.

Additional Candidate
Instruction
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this
position:

1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum
   vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Application review begins May 6, 2026, and will
continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

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Application Review Begins:
06-May-2026

Anticipated Start Date: 01-Jun-2026

Position Number: 01199985

Primary Campus
Univ of Kansas Edwards Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Employee Class: F-Faculty

Disclaimer
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discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran,
sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s
programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the
Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center,
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