Lecturer - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), Public Administration

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Lecturer - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), Public Administration Location: San Antonio, TX Regular/Temporary: Regular Job ID: 16603 Full/Part Time: Part Time Position InformationLecturer The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy, Department of Public Administration, invites applications for the Lecturer position. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn. College for Health, Community and Policy The mission of the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) is to develop solutions to affect change for complex social issues to improve the well-being of communities and the world. We aim to accomplish this mission through exceptional education, creation and dissemination of knowledge, and partnership with communities and institutions from local to global. Hcap.utsa.edu Department of Public Administration The Department of Public Administration in the College for Health, Community and Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) consists of 15 tenure/tenure track and fixed-term tenure track faculty members and offers an undergraduate degree in public administration and policy, a graduate degree in public administration, and several minors and certificates in topics like nonprofit administration and data analysis. Salary Range: $4,000 per course, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications. Job Type: Part Time Position Summary The Department of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is considering applications for part-time adjunct lecturers to teach in its Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the Bachelor of Public Administration and Policy (BPAP) degree programs for Spring 2027. Adjuncts are paid per course taught. Undergraduate courses are mostly taught during the day. Master's level courses are taught in the evenings. The new part-time lecturers will teach the courses listed below: PAD 4963 Special Topics: City of San Antonio Applied Field Lab - Budgeting & Operations: An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of regular course offerings. This course is designed to strengthen critical thinking & problem-solving skills, build career readiness through hands-on experience, and encourage civic engagement and connection to the San Antonio community. (Traditional In-person) PAD 5103 Planning and Land Use Law: Designed to provide a core background of the legal environment of planning and land use, this course will cover the various levels of government involved in defining this environment, with an emphasis on crucial historic and contemporary legal decisions that inform planning and land-use decisions. Special attention is given to the ethical and philosophical background that informs the balance of property rights and the public good. Topics covered may include regulatory mandates, eminent domain and takings, the local tools of land use control, and the impact of land use law on a more diverse public, such as renters and low-income residents. (Hybrid) PAD 5923 Nonprofit Leadership and Management: This course focuses on leadership and managerial responsibilities and techniques in nonprofit organizations. Topics may include the roles and functions of boards of directors, recruiting and retaining volunteers and staff, and understanding the complex context of nonprofit organizations. Case studies are analyzed to further integrate course material and student experience. (Online ) Qualifications Master's Level: The qualifications to be considered as an adjunct lecturer in the MPA program are a doctorate degree in public administration (or related field of study) or a master's degree in public administration with a strong record of professional work experience relevant to the course's specific subject matter. Undergraduate Level: The qualifications to be considered as an adjunct lecturer in the BPAP program are a master's degree in public administration or a closely related field of study. This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48. Preferred Qualifications Teaching and/or work experience relevant to the course's specific subject matter is desirable. Application Process To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document: Resume or CV. Cover Letter: applicants should attach a cover letter detailing how they are qualified for the position, along with the class(es) they are interested in teaching. Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibil

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