Graduate Public Administration Adjunct (Fall/Spring)

North Carolina Central University; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a graduate-level course in state and local government within the Master of Public Administration program.

The successful candidate will bring substantial professional experience in state or local government to the classroom, connect professional practice with theory, and foster a rigorous, practice-oriented learning environment for graduate students preparing for public service careers.

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of state/local government structures and management.
• Ability to translate practice into theory for graduate learners.
• Experience or ability to mentor and guide graduate students in public administration.

Responsibilities

• Teach a graduate-level course in state and local government.
• Prepare and deliver course content and assessments; provide timely feedback.
• Coordinate with the Department of Public Administration and maintain rigorous instruction.

Skills

State government knowledge

Public administration theory

Communication skills

Mentoring graduate students

Instruction delivery

Canvas/ LMS experience

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Canvas

Instructional technologies

Job description

North Carolina Central University in Durham seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a graduate-level course in state and local government within the Master of Public Administration program.

The successful candidate will bring substantial professional experience in state or local government to the classroom, connect professional practice with theory, and foster a rigorous, practice-oriented learning environment for graduate students preparing for public service careers.