Public Policy Educator: Build Courses & Mentors

Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference.; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The University of Alabama invites applications for multiple renewable contract faculty positions in Public Policy at the rank of assistant or associate professor, non-tenure track. The roles emphasize teaching, student mentorship, and building experiential learning opportunities, including capstone supervision and internships.

Candidates should hold a doctoral or terminal degree in public policy or related fields, or a master’s with relevant professional experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in a relevant field, or a Master’s with professional accomplishment in public policy.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate public policy courses and mentor students.
• Experience directing or teaching a capstone course is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in undergraduate and graduate public policy programs.
• Support students with career advising, internships, and capstone supervision.
• Help build out the curriculum with new courses and experiential learning opportunities.
• Identify capstone clients and internship sites and connect students to employers.

Education

Doctoral degree in Public Policy or related field

Master's degree with professional accomplishment in public policy

Strong potential for undergraduate and graduate teaching

Mentoring and student development

Curriculum and program development

Ability to connect students with employers and capstone clients

Job description

The University of Alabama invites applications for multiple renewable contract faculty positions in Public Policy at the rank of assistant or associate professor, non-tenure track. The roles emphasize teaching, student mentorship, and building experiential learning opportunities, including capstone supervision and internships.

Candidates should hold a doctoral or terminal degree in public policy or related fields, or a master’s with relevant professional experience.