Lecturer - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), Public Administration

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 49 000; Temps partiel

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Résumé du poste

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for a part-time adjunct lecturer in the Department of Public Administration within the College for Health, Community and Policy. This role supports the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and BPAP programs for Spring 2027, teaching courses in a part-time, per-course arrangement.

Adjuncts are paid per course; undergraduate courses are daytime while Master’s level courses are evening sessions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or Doctorate) in Public Administration or a closely related field with strong professional experience.
• Experience teaching at the college level in public administration or related subjects is preferred.
• Ability to manage courses and engage adult learners in graduate and undergraduate programs.

Responsabilités

• Teach Master of Public Administration (MPA) courses and BPAP courses as needed.
• Deliver engaging lectures, design assessments, and evaluate student performance.
• Coordinate with program staff on course scheduling and assessments.

Connaissances

Master's Degree

Public Administration

Teaching experience

Formation

Master's degree in Public Administration

Doctorate in Public Administration

Description du poste

Lecturer

The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy, Department of Public Administration, invites applications for the Lecturer position.

Position Information

Lecturer

The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy, Department of Public Administration, invites applications for the Lecturer position.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

College for Health, Community and Policy

The mission of the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) is to develop solutions to affect change for complex social issues to improve the well-being of communities and the world. We aim to accomplish this mission through exceptional education, creation and dissemination of knowledge, and partnership with communities and institutions from local to global. Hcap.utsa.edu

Department of Public Administration

The Department of Public Administration in the College for Health, Community and Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) consists of 15 tenure/tenure track and fixed-term tenure track faculty members and offers an undergraduate degree in public administration and policy, a graduate degree in public administration, and several minors and certificates in topics like nonprofit administration and data analysis.

Salary Range

$4,000 per course, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Part Time

Position Summary

The Department of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is considering applications for part-time adjunct lecturers to teach in its Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the Bachelor of Public Administration and Policy (BPAP) degree programs for Spring 2027. Adjuncts are paid per course taught. Undergraduate courses are mostly taught during the day. Master's level courses are taught in the evenings.

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Qualifications

• Master’s Level: The qualifications to be considered as an adjunct lecturer in the MPA program are a doctorate degree in public administration (or related field of study) or a master's degree in public administration with a strong record of professional work experience relevant to the course’s specific subject matter.
• Undergraduate Level: The qualifications to be considered as an adjunct lecturer in the BPAP program are a master's degree in public administration or a closely related field of study.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and/or work experience relevant to the course’s specific subject matter is desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.