Description

Position Overview

The Bachelor of Health Sciences Program at the University of Kansas (KU) is housed in the KU School of Professional Studies (SPS), which is located on the KU Edwards Campus (KUEC) in Overland Park, Kansas in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. KUEC has been a KU presence in Kansas City for 30 years, playing a crucial role in the Greater KC professional community. The campus now offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates with classes geared toward working professionals, available in the evening, online and in-person.

The KU School of Professional Studies (SPS) was created in 2019 with a vision to transform students' lives and improve communities through innovative, student-focused, and exemplary academic programs that lead to rewarding careers in an array of fields that serve the workforce needs of Kansas and beyond. The school offers a variety of disciplines, course formats, class schedules, student services, aid, and more to meet the needs of students who may work full-time, have considerable commitments outside of the classroom, have prior college-level education or otherwise need a different approach to earning academic credentials. SPS continues to launch new degree programs aimed at supporting the needs of future students and is poised for significant growth over the next five years.

KUEC and SPS have a reputation for employing innovative teaching techniques and serving the unique needs of non- traditional students. KUEC and SPS faculty enjoy an interdisciplinary and collaborative atmosphere focused on supporting faculty in building rewarding careers while improving the success of students we teach. Employees typically enjoy a hybrid work environment, providing sufficient flexibility for a healthy work-life balance.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the time of appointment.

Job Description

The Director of the Health Sciences program in the School of Professional Studies invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of the Practice. This faculty position is expected to teach courses for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Management, and may also teach courses for the Bachelor in Health Sciences degree and corresponding minors. Courses are offered at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, on the KU Lawrence campus, and online. The candidate will be expected to teach in various formats such as in-person and online.
The appointment is a Fiscal Year (12-month) appointment with an initial term of 3 years, with a typical 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. KU offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, life, retirement, and more. Learn more at KU Benefits.

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

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.

Learn more about the Health Sciences program at https://edwardscampus.ku.edu/healthsciences.

Teaching -75%.

Serve as faculty in the Health Sciences program. The courses must meet the curricular needs of the program.

Develop and teach eight (8) courses per year.

• Prepare for and attend all class meetings; Develop assignments, design class activities, respond to and evaluate student work in a timely manner, assign grades. Adhere to School of Professional Studies and university policies.
• Develop and update syllabi, study guides, instructor's guides, test questions, tests, and web-based material. Participate in regular meetings with instructors and staff as needed. Assist in the development and implementation of technology and student-centered pedagogies in courses. Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught.
• Adhere to School of Professional Studies, Edwards Campus, and university policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with faculty in the Health Sciences Program and School of Professional Studies to ensure that curriculum continues to meet the needs of our students, school, university, and the clinical research workforce.
• Engage with agencies and employers and other workforce planners to determine workforce needs and translate those needs into academic curriculum given discipline standards. Ensures continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student needs.

Service - 25%

• The ideal candidate will possess an extensive professional network across clinical research organizations (CROs), academic medical centers, and/or the pharmaceutical industry enabling them to facilitate student mentorship, student fellowship opportunities, industry partnerships, and graduate career opportunities . The faculty member will ensure continued value of the certificate to the clinical research/clinical trials workforce needs through individual meetings, small group roundtable discussions, and workforce boards.
• Faculty are expected to perform service to the program's constituent communities: the program, the School of Professional Studies, the University, the metro area, the State, the Nation, and the profession. All teaching faculty are expected to be members of appropriate unit-level undergraduate committees, and other committees as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Evidence of the following qualifications must be reflected in application materials and interview process:

1. Minimum master's degree combined with demonstrable professional experience in clinical trials management.
2. Experience teaching at the college level.
3. Demonstrated written communication skills.

Rank of position will be determined based upon years of qualified experience:

• The entry-level rank is for Assistant Professor of the Practice with 3 - 5 years of clinical trials management-related professional experience.
• Associate Professor of the Practice candidates must have 6 - 15 years of clinical trials management-related professional experience.
• Professor of the Practice candidates must have more than 15 years of clinical trials management-related professional experience.

Additional Candidate Instruction

Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete online application will include:

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 30, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified. Anticipated start date is July 6, 2026.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits 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 procedures 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, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.