Adjunct ProfessorofPublic Policy

William & Mary; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

William & Mary, a public university in Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments in the Public Policy Program. The pool may be used for current and future needs to teach Public Policy courses during the academic year.

Adjuncts typically teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, prepare syllabi, deliver instruction, assess student learning, and hold office hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in Public Policy or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: Ph.D. or terminal degree, or ABD status, in Public Policy or related field at appointment time.
• Previous academic teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses as needed.
• Prepare syllabi and course materials.
• Deliver instruction and assess student learning.
• Hold office hours and fulfill other instructional duties as required by the department.
• Collaborate with faculty on course development and assessment.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy

Ph.D. or terminal degree in Public Policy or related field

Job description

Job Requisition: JR101645 Adjunct Professor of Public Policy (Open)

Job Posting Title: Adjunct Professor of Public Policy

Department: CC00135 WM001 | PROV | Public Policy Dept

Job Family: Faculty - Adjunct

Worker Sub-Type: Adjunct (non-benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location: Chancellors Hall

Primary Job Posting Location: Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The Public Policy Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments. For the current academic year, the Public Policy Program anticipates instructional needs in Public Policy.

Within the College of Arts & Sciences, adjunct faculty may be responsible for:

• Teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses depending on unit need
• Preparing syllabi and course materials
• Delivering instruction and assessing student learning
• Holding office hours
• Fulfilling other instructional duties consistent with departmental needs

This pool will remain open to address additional teaching needs that may arise throughout the year. Your application will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct advertisement.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Public Policy or a closely related field, or equivalent experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree, or ABD status, in Public Policy or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring).
• Previous academic teaching experience.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is also not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

This is a part‑time position restricted to the term to which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits.

The position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements.

As part‑time exempt employees, adjuncts are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve‑month period beginning May 1 each year.

Within Arts & Sciences, adjunct instructional workload limits apply. Total adjunct work hours for part‑time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1,500 hours, generally equating to up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.

Adjuncts within the College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary must maintain an in‑person presence for the duration of their appointment. Remote teaching opportunities are rare and subject to approval.

Appointments are limited to a specified term and may include the following instructional sessions:

• Summer Session 1: May 26 - June 26*
• Summer Session 2: June 29 - July 31* (expected contract effective date: June 25)
• Summer Session 3: May 26 - July 31*
• Fall: August 10 - January 9
• Spring: January 10 - May 24

* Summer Session Terms are subject to vary each year

Information on the degree programs in the Public Policy Program may be found at www.wm.edu/publicpolicy.