**INTERNAL ONLY ** Program Director/Open Rank

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 1 hour ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

32387BR

Curriculum & Teaching


Position Overview

**Internal to current KU faculty only**

The Department of Curriculum & Teaching at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applicants for the Director of Student Teaching and Professional Development Schools. This position is open only to current KU faculty in the School of Education and Human Sciences. This is a 9-month, University-Level Administrator Position at 40% FTE with courseload release and an additional 28 days of Summary Salary.  The position is a limited-term appointment with an initial one-year term and the possibility of renewal.


Job Description

Director Responsibilities (40%):

  • Develop partnerships with PK-12 schools
  • Lead the PDS Executive Council
  • Support student teachers in their development and success
  • Collaborate with the Teacher Education Team on the Teacher Education programs and student teaching
  • Collaborate with the University Supervisors and lead University Supervisor training
  • Partner with PK-12 Clinical Supervisors, and PK-12 school partners to ensure quality, consistency, and support in our programs
  • Collaborate with the Placement Coordinator to develop quality student teaching placements
  • Serve as a member of the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) and assist in the governance of our Student Teaching and PDS program
  • Produce an Annual Report on PDS & Student Teaching, which summarizes program activities, accomplishments, and areas for improvement
  • Conduct an evaluation of each PDS partner school site annually, assessing readiness and capacity to host student teachers
  • Other responsibilities as mutually agreed upon
Faculty Responsibilities (60%):
  • Current faculty responsibilities will continue with a courseload release for serving in this Director role. 

The 40% administrative appointment as Director of Student Teaching and Director of PDS will be evaluated each year after January 1st as part of the annual review process. Successful completion of all the above expectations will form basis for Annual Evaluation.


Required Qualifications

  • Current appointment in the School of Education and Human Sciences
  •  3 years of experience teaching in PK-12 schools

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Heidi Hallman, Chair, Search Committee
    HHallman@ku.edu


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    Application materials shall include:

    • Cover letter describing interest in the position
    • Curriculum vitae
    Applications are due April 5th, review of applications will begin April 6th. 

    Application Review Begins

    06-Apr-2026


    Conditions of Employment

    Limited Term


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Advertised Salary Range

    Compensation consists of 28 days of summer salary compensation


    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 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.


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