Lecturer, Public Administration - College for Health, Community and Policy

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.

College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP)

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 (UT San Antonio) 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, Fixed-Term Track

Position Summary

The new part-time lecturers for the Department of Public Administration, HCAP, will teach the courses listed below from September 1, 2026 - January 12, 2027:

• PAD 2013: Introduction to Public Policy
  The course introduces students to the different aspects of public policy in the U.S. political context. Topics may include agenda setting, policy formulation, implementation, analysis, and evaluation.
• PAD 3063: Public Sector Economics
  This course examines the role that government plays in the economy and its effects on the welfare of its citizens. The efficiency and equity of government expenditures and tax policies are examined by looking at their impact on individual behavior and the distribution of income. Among the topics covered are public goods, externalities, social security, health care reform, public assistance programs, and taxation.
• PAD 3163: Quantitative Analysis for Public Administration and Policy
  This course will introduce students to the nature and practice of evaluation in the public and nonprofit sectors, and to the basic skills necessary to understand and conduct such evaluations. This course covers collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting information.
• PAD 4973: Data Informed Decision-Making
  This course will cover the fundamentals of using data for decision-making in public service. Students will learn about how various statistical trends (e.g. demographic, economic, environmental, climatological) inform local, regional and national policy discussions. As part of the course, students will learn to conduct data gathering and analysis as well as how to present data to inform decision-makers and public audiences.
• PAD 5913: Foundations of Nonprofits
  This introductory overview course examines the history, theoretical and legal foundations, unique values, and major trends currently shaping the nonprofit sector. The intention is to help students develop a 'cognitive map' of the nonprofit sector that helps them to understand how to foster sustainable organizations given their political roles, various challenges and unique contribution to governance and service delivery in the United States.
• PAD 5953: Grant Development and Proposal Writing
  Provides preparation for public managers to develop effective grant proposals. Examines important trends in philanthropy, specifically outcome measurement and program evaluation. Other topics include: creating partnership proposals, identifying possible funding sources, program design, and effective writing for grants.
• PAD 6973: Special Topics: Public Participation and Community Engagement
  An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not usually available as part of the regular course offerings.

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.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter: Applicants should attach a cover letter detailing how they are qualified for the position, along with the class(es) they are interested in teaching.

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.