**INTERNAL ONLY** Museum Studies Director and Associate/Full Professor Position Overview The Dean’s Office in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas is seeking candidates for a Director and Full or Associate Professor position in the Museum Studies Program.This position is open to KU faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences only.The director provides leadership and
oversight for all unit activities. This position reports to an Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and serves at the pleasure of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.Please note that this position is not covered by any union agreement nor represented by United Academics of KU, AAUP, or AFT. Job Description Director of Museum Studies Program (50%)Provides oversight and leadership for
all unit activities.Administers the academic programs of the unit.Reviews and modifies, in consultation with unit governance and faculty, the long-range planning for the unit.Oversees all internal budgetary, administrative, and personnel matters.Supervises and reviews the unit’s faculty and staff.Seeks enhancement of all unit resources by actively seeking external funding.Develops and enhances research and
educational relationships between the unit and other units across the College and University, as well as with entities outside the University.Develops long-term planning for future leadership.Executes College and University policy in the unit effectively.Represents the unit and reports to CLAS, and represents the unit to other University entities.Faculty Member / Academic Staff (50%)Teaching/Advising (20%)Teaches
courses in field of specialty.Advises students, including student mentoring and providing directed readings.Supervises graduate teaching assistants, as assigned.Serves on committees that supervise and evaluate student progress.Research (20%)Engages in scholarly research, including publishing appropriate peer-reviewed books and articles and presenting papers at professional conferences on a regular basis.Service
(10%)Provides general service to one’s home unit, the College, the University, the state, and the profession. Required Qualifications Evaluation of the following requirements will be made through (1) descriptions of work experience and educational experience in letter of application and (2) record of accomplishments and productivity addressed in c.v.Tenured appointment with the rank of Full Professor or Associate
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