Department of Public Administration Part-time Lecturer Pool
Department of Public Administration Part-time Lecturer Pool
California State University, San Bernardino
Job no: 547587
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Appointment Type|Temporary,Time Basis|Part Time,Job Search Category/Discipline|Faculty - Business/Management
The Department of Public Administration is seeking to hire part-time instructors to teach within our NASPAA-accredited MPA program and our newly created Bachelor of Arts in Public Service. All courses are taught online, using the Canvas and Zoom platforms. The MPA program offers seven core courses (History and Theory; Research Methods; Budgeting; Human Resources, Public Management; Policy Analysis; and Strategic Planning) and 5 concentration courses. The department offers concentrations in Leadership, Public Financial Management, Non-Profit Management, HUman Resource Management, and Community Planning and Management. 5 concentration courses. The department offers concentrations in Leadership, Public Financial Management, Non-Profit Management, Community Planning and Management. The Department has an existing California County Cohort program serving students from across the state. We are seeking both seasoned public service practitioners and academics who want to engage with and teach the next generation of public service leaders. Applicants should review our course offerings prior to applying to indicate the courses they are qualified to teach.
JOB SUMMARY
The Department of Public Administration is seeking to hire part-time instructors to teach within our NASPAA-accredited MPA program and our newly created Bachelor of Arts in Public Service. All of our MPA courses are taught online, using the Canvas and Zoom platforms. The MPA program offers seven core courses (History and Theory; Research Methods; Budgeting; Human Resources, Public Management; Policy Analysis; and Strategic Planning) and 5 concentration courses. The department offers concentrations in Leadership, Public Financial Management, Non-Profit Management, Human Resource Management, and Community Planning and Management. The Department has an existing California County Cohort program serving students from across the state of CA. We are seeking both seasoned public service practitioners and academics who want to engage with and teach the next generation of public service leaders. Applicants should review our course offerings before applying to indicate the courses they are qualified to teach.
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population, and to working effectively with students, staff, and colleagues in the Department. Faculty in the MPA program teach remotely, using both Canvas and Zoom. Around 75% of our courses are taught synchronously, from 7:00 PM to 9:45 PM, Monday through Thursday using the Zoom platform. The other 25% are taught asynchronously. Faculty who wish to teach in the async mode must engage with the University's online course development staff to build a high-quality course shell before courses are offered. While not expected, many of our current part-time faculty attend department meetings and events, graduation, and serve as mentors to our students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess at least a master's or a law degree. We generally prefer applicants with professional leadership experience in public service fields but will consider those who hold a doctorate in a relevant field with teaching and research experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's, Law, or Doctoral degree in a relevant field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching in an online mode is preferred.
- Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at the program level is preferred and should be noted in the application.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter that includes:
- a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
- b. A listing of any courses previously taught
- c. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching
- If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
- Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts will be required before appointment).
- Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation. Confidential letters of recommendation will be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.
Formal review of applications will be as needed.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:
Salary is commensurate with experience.
(Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed)
Lecturer A (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677
Lecturer B (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224
Lecturer C (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523
Lecturer D (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211
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