Online Lecturer in Public Policy Analysis in Public Administration Graduate Certificate (Faculty Wage)

The University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies seeks a part-time Online Lecturer for its Public Administration Graduate Certificate Program. The role teaches PSPA 5010 Public Policy Analysis in a primarily asynchronous 10-week online format, with responsibilities including adapting the syllabus, facilitating optional live sessions, and supporting working adult learners.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence of recent and/or current professional experience which applies to students’ achieving the goals and learning outcomes of the program
• Adapt the syllabus based on preference and expertise, provided the current learning outcomes remain the objective
• Host these live class meetings for students
• Submit a cover letter that includes a brief description of your teaching philosophy and concrete examples of how you design and facilitate online courses to encourage high levels of student engagement
• Submit CV or resume
• Submit a sample syllabus for a course you’ve taught
• Submit unofficial transcripts
• Present a brief (10-15 minute) teaching talk that demonstrates your approach to either live session facilitation or recorded mini-lectures

Requirements:

• Relevant expertise is required
• A master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs or a closely related field is required
• At least 5 years of public sector experience is required
• Previous online teaching or training experience is also required (this includes familiarity with the use of technology in teaching and experience working with adult learners)
• Strong written and oral communication skills are highly desirable
• a terminal degree is strongly preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates who are also prepared to teach our PSPA 5000: Introduction to Public Administration course