Adjunct Professor of Public Policy - Career Support

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California seeks an experienced public policy/administration professional to teach a Career Support course on a part-time basis. The course covers career development, networking, and job-search best practices for students pursuing public sector roles.

Minimum qualifications include an MPP/MPA and at least 3 years of relevant work experience, with strong communication and professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MPP or MPA degree.
• Must have professional work experience in public or nonprofit area for a minimum of 3 years.
• Must communicate effectively.
• Must maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times.
• Must promote the vision, mission and core values of the school.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Career Support course on a part-time basis, one-to-one and/or via workshops.
• Cover topics such as resume writing, cover letters, networking and goal setting.
• Travel to the Sacramento Campus or teach remotely as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Professional demeanor

Vision and core values alignment

Education

MPP or MPA degree

Job description

Adjunct Professor of Public Policy - Career Support

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), an ABA-accredited law school in Sacramento, California, seeks a public policy/administration professional to teach a Career Support course on a part-time basis. The course teaches the skills and qualities that are essential to a successful career in the public sector. Topics covered include professional identity, professionalism, teamwork, resilience, integrity, self-awareness, interpersonal communication, and best practices for finding a fulfilling career. The course also familiarizes students with the wide spectrum of careers in which a public policy/administration degree is required or desirable, and challenges them to think deeply about career paths that will be truly satisfying. The course also requires students to understand the "best practices" in job search activities, including resume writing, cover letter writing, working with mentors, goal setting, and networking. The course will be taught on a one-to-one basis and/or via a series of workshops.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must hold an MPP or MPA degree.
• Must have professional work experience in public or nonprofit area for a minimum of 3 years.
• Must communicate effectively.
• Must maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times.
• Must promote the vision, mission and core values of the school.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior mentoring experience is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of mentoring potential.

Physical Requirements:

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work entails travel in Sacramento, primarily at the Sacramento Campus. Work may require evenings and/or weekends to perform duties, based on class schedule.

Special Instructions:

If you applied for a previous job posting, please reapply directly to the posted position. Your previous temporary pool application will not automatically transfer to the new job opening. Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type, since availability can be unpredictable and consideration competitive.