Adjunct Instructor of Local Governance

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,033 - 53,574; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in California seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Local Governance to teach graduate-level courses covering local government and collaborative governance. Candidates must have a Master's or doctorate in public administration or related fields, with a preference for prior teaching experience. Responsibilities include delivering course content, grading, and maintaining office hours to assist students. This position offers flexible hours with a pay range of $29.06 to $38.89 per hour.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate in relevant field required.
• Experience in nonprofit management or public affairs preferred.
• Ability to teach graduate-level courses in governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content and facilitate discussions.
• Schedule office hours and be accessible to students.
• Provide a syllabus outlining course goals and requirements.

Skills

Public administration expertise

Teaching experience

Knowledge of local governance

Education

Master’s degree or doctorate in public administration, public policy, or related field

Job description

Adjunct Instructor of Local Governance

Department: Public Policy and Management, University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess a Master’s degree or doctorate in public administration, public policy, public affairs, or a related field such as political science or sociology, and have a primary position in nonprofit management, public administration, public affairs, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience and excellent teaching evaluations. The candidate will be able to teach graduate-level courses related to one or more of the following areas: local government, collaborative governance, city/county management, and/or other related courses.

Course Overview

This course examines the administration of local government through research and case discussions. Areas of coverage will include organizational structure, ethics, communications, fiscal management, human resources and labor relationships, performance management, decision making, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

Adjunct instructor responsibilities include delivery of course content, scheduling office hours and being accessible to students as appropriate, and grading. Each instructor is expected to provide students with a syllabus outlining the course goals, schedule, and all requirements for the course under the direction of the Department Chair.

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.06/hr – $38.89/hr.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one or more sample syllabi, and one or more sets of sample teaching evaluations.