Department of Philosophy & Government Adjunct Pool

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania invites applications to join our part-time adjunct faculty pool in the Department of Philosophy & Government to teach courses including Budgeting and Decision-Making, Principles and Problems of Public Administration, and Public Personnel & Strategic Human Resource Management.

Applicants with a master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Human Resource Management, or related field and five years of public or nonprofit management experience are

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Human Resource Management, or related field.
• Five years of public or nonprofit management experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach various courses in the Department of Philosophy & Government, including Budgeting and Decision-Making, Principles and Problems of Public Administration, Public Personnel & Strategic Human Resource Management.
• Participate in on-campus interviews as part of the adjunct pool selection process.

Skills

Diversity experience

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration/Public Policy/HRM

Job description

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations. The Department of Philosophy & Government invites applicants for our part‑time adjunct faculty pool to teach various courses including but not limited to: Budgeting and Decision‑Making, Principles and Problems of Public Administration, Public Personnel & Strategic Human Resource Management. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be certified to be placed in our part‑time adjunct faculty pool and remain in the pool while the pool is active. As the need arises, applicants in the pool will be considered and contacted for on‑campus interviews. During the on‑campus interview, a successful interview and demonstration of abilities are required to be selected.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Human Resource Management, or a related field and five years of public or nonprofit management experience are required to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

One year of college teaching experience (or equivalent) is preferred.

Supplemental Information

As part of the application, candidates must submit:
- letter of application;
- current curriculum vitae;
- copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts must be provided by the time of the on‑campus interview);
- contact information for three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A‑Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at [e-mail]. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A‑Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by e‑mail at [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202‑1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e‑mail at [e-mail]. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti‑Discrimination, and Anti‑Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.