Graduate Public Admin Adjunct Instructor

NCCU Public Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The North Carolina Central University Department of Public Administration invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach graduate courses in state and local government within the MPA program. The position requires substantial professional experience and the ability to connect practice with theory.

Responsibilities include course preparation, delivery, assessing student learning, timely feedback, and coordination with the department.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Public Management, Leadership, or a closely related field with substantial relevant experience.
• At least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in state or local government.
• Equivalent combination of advanced education and significant professional expertise may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver a graduate-level course in state and local government, ensuring alignment with MPA program goals.
• Assess student learning, provide timely feedback, and coordinate with the Department of Public Administration to maintain rigorous, practice-oriented instruction.

Skills

State and local government knowledge

Public administration concepts

Contemporary issues in state/local gov

Written & verbal communication

Mentoring graduate students

Graduate instruction & assessment

Canvas LMS

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration / related field

3+ years public service experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

The North Carolina Central University Department of Public Administration invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach graduate courses in state and local government within the MPA program. The position requires substantial professional experience and the ability to connect practice with theory.

Responsibilities include course preparation, delivery, assessing student learning, timely feedback, and coordination with the department.