Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - School of Public Service (24-25)

Description

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences seeks three full-time non-tenure track faculty members to teach courses in its School of Public Service 2024-25 academic year. Two positions require the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in public administration, public management, and public policy. The third position will contribute courses to our graduate and undergraduate curriculum in nonprofit organizations and nonprofit management. These positions will be housed in the School of Public Service and primarily serve graduate students, although there will be opportunities for undergraduate teaching. Depending on expertise, successful candidate(s) will teach a range of courses including Introduction to Public Policy, Introduction to Public Service Management, Introduction to Nonprofit Management and the School’s Integrative Seminar graduate-level capstone course. A secondary ability to teach on topics such as local government, advocacy and lobbying, nonprofit fundraising, policy analysis, statistics and research methods, economics, and/or public financial administration is preferred. Emphasis will be placed on finding candidate(s) with skills linking theory to practice in classroom activities. Assigned classes will be in person on DePaul’s Chicago campuses (Loop and Lincoln Park) and remote, both synchronous and asynchronous, following successful completion of DePaul Online Teaching Series faculty training program. At the discretion of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, administrative duties may be assigned in place of a course assignment.

 

Qualifications

Masters required. Ph.D. or J.D. preferred, or documentation of substantial post-graduate career in associated field.  DePaul seeks candidates with demonstrated cultural competencies to include teaching, service and research in diverse learning communities.

Application Instructions

Please electronically submit a CV, Cover Letter, Three letters of Recommendation, list of courses taught, and a statement on teaching.  Sample syllabi are optional.

The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin on July 31and continue until the position is filled.

 

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length.  The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EEO Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, martial status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and supported.

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