Public Administration Instructor & Student Advisor

Navajo Technical University; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Technical University seeks a qualified educator to lead Public Administration instruction across classroom, fieldwork, and laboratory settings, ensuring alignment with program competencies and accreditation guidelines.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or higher) in Public Administration or related field, with teaching experience and a commitment to student success, program reviews, and community engagement. Evening/weekend duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field.
• Three years teaching experience in field of study.
• Maintains educational competencies in area of instruction.
• Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.
• Valid and clean state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Selects, prepares, and maintains current curriculum, course outlines, and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning. Encourages student success.
• Preparing lesson plans which incorporate varied instructional techniques, multi-media, integration strategies designed to meet the educational, multisocial and emotional needs of the students.
• Instructs students in field of study.
• Takes, maintains, and submits attendance reports.
• Provides assistance to students regarding up to date information on degrees or certificates in their educational program.
• Maintains accurate files on each advisee, refers students when appropriate to sources of specialized services within the University.
• Sets up, plans and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, in shop or laboratory.
• Designs tests and evaluates achievement of students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
• Provides assessments in regard to performance measures.
• Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, including progress reports and grades.
• Provides feedback on work and assignments to students.
• Participates and provides opportunities for students in community service initiatives or projects.
• Provides accurate and timely reports as requested.
• Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines with regard to student academic achievement and their success on outcomes.
• Participates in and develops efforts to recruit and retain students.
• May conduct research in field of study.
• Identifies grant opportunities. Prepares and submits proposals.
• May be advisor to student clubs.
• Holds regular office hours to assist students.
• Seeks and assists students in obtaining internships.
• Collaborates with colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings, career and technical education meetings, and other meetings and committees as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Student advising

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Navajo-English bilingual communication

Education

Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Ph.D./Terminal degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

Navajo Technical University seeks a qualified educator to lead Public Administration instruction across classroom, fieldwork, and laboratory settings, ensuring alignment with program competencies and accreditation guidelines.

The role requires a Master’s degree (or higher) in Public Administration or related field, with teaching experience and a commitment to student success, program reviews, and community engagement. Evening/weekend duties may be required.