Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Edward Waters; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL seeks an Assistant Professor to deliver classroom instruction for the Master’s in Public Administration over a 9‑month term, with day, evening, or weekend classes. The faculty member will participate in departmental activities, hold regular office hours, and stay current in public administration education.

Responsibilities include curriculum planning, developing new courses, preparing materials and assessments, and contributing to team teaching.

Qualifications

• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple courses.
• Experience with curriculum and course development theory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Doctorate in Public Administration or equivalent field required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom instruction for the Master’s in Public Administration program over a 9‑month term.
• Plan and develop new classes, prepare course materials, exams, and assignments; assist in team teaching.
• Participate in departmental activities and maintain regular office hours; stay current in the field.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Curriculum development

Public administration knowledge

Education

Doctorate in Public Administration

Commitment to undergraduate education and diversity

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Reporting to the Department Chairperson, the Assistant Professor is responsible for delivering classroom instruction for the Master's in Public Administration program over a 9-month term. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend classes. The faculty member is expected to participate in departmental activities, hold regular office hours, and show evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in mathematics and its instructional program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforcement of University policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation regulations and industry best practices
• Participate in departmental budget and requisition preparation process; faculty end-of-semester/year close out processes in keeping with University policies, procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Plan & develop new classes, prepare course materials, exams, assignments and assist in team teaching courses; demonstrate effective teaching strategies

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Customer Service Orientation. Proactively develops customer relationships by making efforts to listen to and understand the customer (both internally and externally); anticipates and provides solutions to customer needs; giving high priority to customer satisfaction.

Key Actions

• Acknowledges the customer.
• Clarifies the customer’s needs.
• Meets or exceeds the need.
• Confirms satisfaction.
• Listen and empathize.
• Take responsibility for action.
• Impact. Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, shows an air of confidence.

Key Actions

• Speaks with a confident tone of voice.
• Maintains an attentive posture.
• Responds warmly and openly.
• Dresses appropriately.

Key Actions

• Be proactive.
• Generate ideas for continuous improvement.
• Seeks opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
• Does more than is required.

Key Actions

• Shares complete and accurate information.
• Fairly represents department and institution’s capabilities.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Meets personal commitments and promises.

Key Actions

• Uses relationship skills effectively.
• Maintains or enhances self-esteem.
• Listens and responds with empathy.
• Shares thoughts, feelings, and rationale.
• Contributes to team or institutional success.
• Exchanges information freely.
• Volunteer ideas and help.
• Builds on the ideas of others.
• Support decisions publicly and privately.
• Put team or institutional goals ahead of individual goals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

The incumbent is required to have

• Good Organizational skills
• Experience with curriculum and course development theory
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Possess a Doctorate in Public Administration or equivalent field of study
• Exhibit a strong interest in undergraduate education and commitment to civility, spiritual and cultural diversity