Visiting Assistant Professor in Public Leadership & Administration

About the role

The Department of Public Leadership and Administration at the University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position specializing in Public Administration and/or Public Affairs. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in Public Leadership & Administration.
• Develop and deliver high impact and engaging course content.
• Foster a dynamic and supportive learning environment for an urban student body.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department's academic offerings.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy (ABD/Masters candidates will not be considered).
• 2-5 years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated expertise in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Public Policy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact teaching experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of thinkers and learners.
• Ability to teach on campus at UNT Dallas.
• Provide quality instruction in graduate Public Leadership and Administration courses matching the instructor’s background, education, and skills base.
• Provide instruction in a full range of graduate level face-to-face, hybrid and online courses focused on public administration, including, but not limited to, Data Analytics and Research Methods, Public Service & Society, Performance Measurement & Monitoring, Intergovernmental Relations, Healthcare Administration, Public Health Leadership, Leading and Managing Public Organizations, and Public Private Partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with online or hybrid teaching formats.
• Evidence of scholarly activity in the field of Public Administration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy (ABD/Masters candidates will not be considered).
• 2-5 years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated expertise in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Public Policy.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact teaching experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of thinkers and learners.
• Ability to teach on campus at UNT Dallas.

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

FTE: 1.000000