Graduate Public Administration Adjunct - Part-Time Instructor

NCCU Public Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach a graduate-level course in state and local government in the MPA program. The successful candidate will bring substantial professional experience from state or local government and connect practice with theory.

The instructor will handle course preparation, delivery, student assessment, feedback, and coordination with the Public Administration Department to ensure a rigorous, practice-oriented

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of state/local government structures and operations.
• Ability to connect professional practice with public administration concepts.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver graduate-level courses.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Coordinate with the Department of Public Administration to maintain a rigorous, practice-oriented learning environment.

Skills

State/local government knowledge

Public administration concepts

Communication skills

Graduate student mentoring

Instructional delivery

Canvas or LMS familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach a graduate-level course in state and local government in the MPA program. The successful candidate will bring substantial professional experience from state or local government and connect practice with theory.

The instructor will handle course preparation, delivery, student assessment, feedback, and coordination with the Public Administration Department to ensure a rigorous, practice-oriented