Offer summary

Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Public Administration or a related field is required., Experience in teaching graduate-level courses is preferred., Strong knowledge of public policy, management, and civic engagement is essential., Ability to teach online courses effectively is necessary..

Key responsibilities:

Teach graduate-level courses in the Public Administration Program.

Develop course materials and assessments for online delivery.

Engage with students through virtual platforms and provide academic support.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance the curriculum and program offerings.

Job description

Description

The Public Administration Program at Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) seeks part-time Adjunct Lecturer candidates for our Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree. Courses will be taught online, and SoPA invites applicants who are located both locally and out of state to apply. Teaching loads will vary based on the needs of the Program. Courses are graduate level and vary across those listed below (including, but not limited to):

Foundational Courses

Public Policy Foundations
Technology and Civic Sector Leadership
Data Informed Leadership, Management, and Decision-Making
Public Organizational Leadership, Cross-Sector Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement
Budgeting and Financial Management
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Public Service
MPA Capstone

K-12 Education Leadership Courses

Educational Leadership and Policy for Changemakers
Introduction to Education Finance and Budgeting: Implications for Strategy, Equity and Change
Reimagining and Leading Education Systems for the Future
Leading Learning

Nonprofit and Strategic Philanthropy Management Courses

Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and the Civic Sector
Evaluation and Outcomes Management
Organizational Sustainability, Leadership and Governance
Financial Management, Resource Development and Capacity Building
Foundations of Strategic Philanthropy

Economic Development Courses

Elements of Economic Development
Economic Development Challenges and Civic Resilience
Economic Development and Urban Transformation
Social Equity and Economic Development

Environmental Management and Resilience Courses

Environmental Policy
Environmental Challenges and Civic Resilience
The Role of Data in Environmental Decisions
Social Equity and Environmental Management

Elective Courses

Social Policy
Public Service and Advocacy
Data Visualization for the Civic Sector

Please visit the Public Administration Program website at https://sopa.tulane.edu/degrees-programs/masters-degrees/master-of-public-administration for more information about our program.

Required profile