Part-Time Lecturer (Adjunct) — Public Policy

Description

The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University is seeking part-time, non-tenure track faculty appointments at the rank of Adjunct Lecturer.

Duties and responsibilities include teaching in our Master of Arts in Public Policy program in various formats, such as in-person, hybrid, and online. Specific public policy course topics include statistics, economics, health, environment, housing, energy, law and other specialized topics related to public policy. MA in Public Policy or a related field with professional and teaching experience is required. PhD, JD or ABD (with or without MPP) in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field, and demonstrated evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the university level is preferred.

Applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis to meet Departmental needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Public Policy or related field with professional and teaching experience.
• Ability to teach courses including statistics, economics, health, environment, housing, and other specialized topics related to public policy.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
• The ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD, JD or ABD (with or without MPP) in Public Policy, Political Science, or related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, collegial, and inclusive environment.
• Relevant public policy/administration work experience in government, non profit, and private sector organizations.
• Demonstrated integration of professional development and applied practices into course instruction.

Application Instructions

Please upload:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum vitae or resume
3. A list indicating courses you are interested in teaching; if applicable, a list of courses previously taught
4. Teaching philosophy, teaching effectiveness (evaluations), if available.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the M.A. in Public Policy program director, Dr. Serena Clark at serena.clark@stonybrook.edu. 

Special Notes:

• This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as-needed basis.
• This is a FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. 
• Successful candidates must clear a background investigation. 

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About the Department:
The Department of Political Science is committed to excellence in research and scholarship, graduate student training, undergraduate teaching and learning, public outreach, and the promotion of responsible citizenship. It contributes to the generation of knowledge about politics and aims to deepen scholarly and public understanding of political institutions and the citizenry. The department seeks to prepare students for successful careers in government, academics, and the private sector. In addition to the M.A. in Public Policy program, the Department administers B.A. and Ph.D. programs in Political Science, as well as an M.A. in Political Psychology. It is home to 14 tenured and tenure-track faculty, roughly 600 undergraduate majors and minors, staff, Political Science graduate students, and several non-tenure track full-time lecturers. The Department is ranked in the top 30 Political Science graduate programs in the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings, and the dynamic, interdisciplinary faculty produce high-quality research that is consistently published in top-rated journals. http://www.stonybrook.edu/polsci/

About the College:
As part of a great research university, the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University focuses on scholarly creativity, connecting our disciplines of fine arts; humanities; social, behavioral and natural sciences; and mathematics with medicine, technology, culture, education, business and environment. As the largest College for the campus, we help students and faculty begin a lifetime of learning and discovery by exploring new ideas that drive innovation and inspiration across all sectors of society. http://www.stonybrook.edu/cas/