Description

Universityof Colorado – School of Public Affairs

Instructor 

The University of ColoradoDenver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitmentto creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value theability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diversebackgrounds.

The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) seeks to fill a non-tenure track Instructor position in public affairs, to start in August 2019. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in public administration/management, and we are open to various sub-field areas of expertise. Interest in social equity, civil society, social vulnerabilities, nonprofit management, collaborative governance, emergency management, and/or performance management would be particularly valuable.

Proven ability to teach on-line classes and undergraduate classes is also desired as this position will have opportunities to teach in the Bachelor's in Public Service (BAPS) program. The expected full-time teaching load is eight courses over the calendar year (ideally 4 in one semester, 4 in another). Summer teaching may be available as a separate appointment.  The job would also include at least 8 second-readerships of MPA capstone client projects.

SPA has 28 full-time faculty and is currently ranked #29 in the country by US News and World Report in public management and leadership, and we are ranked in the top 75 programs in the world for public administration by Shanghai Academic rankings. SPA is a NASPAA-accredited MPA program ranked nationally at #34 overall by US News and World Report. In addition to the degree programs mentioned above, we also offer Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor's in Public Service (BAPS) . All programs except the PhD are available fully on-line, as well as in-person.

Our downtown Denver location provides unprecedented access to a diverse urban environment where policy becomes practice. SPA is a diverse learning community and one of the most culturally inclusive schools on campus, allowing our students to interact with people who reflect their own identity and with others who broaden their horizons. More than one-third of SPA students are students of color. CU Denver students come from all 50 states and 67 countries.

Denver is one of the fastest growing and most economically vibrant cities in America. Denver’s Mayor, along with many other community leaders, are alums of our School. Our city and state are microcosms for research and teaching in public management, environmental policy, local government, nonprofits, emergency management, public health, and public finance.

Our faculty have grown their external funding by 200% over the past 5 years. Faculty currently have grants from NSF, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Ford Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, St. Louis Community Foundation, the Colorado Trust, the Community First Foundation, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, the US Department of Health and Human Services, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and others. SPA faculty routinely attend and present at conferences around the world and are often invited to speak to both academic and practitioner communities on their areas of expertise. SPA faculty are nationally recognized leaders, currently or recently holding positions like NAPA members, PAR editor, PSJ editor, NASPAA Executive Council, ARNOVA board, NVSQ editorial board, and many others.

Many faculty are involved with SPA’s Institute for Governance, the applied arm of the school, either through research, training, evaluation, or service. The Institute focuses on translational research, including but not limited to applied research in Colorado, through the work of Centers focused on local government, network sciences and collaborative governance, education policy, criminal justice, and policy process research. The Institute also runs a Certified Public Management (CPM) program and several other leadership development programs.

SPA faculty are committed to working collaboratively and in support of making an impact on the field of public affairs and more broadly, the public sector. We are also committed to graduating high quality students who have the best experiences in the classroom, working alongside faculty in research, and making an impact as graduates who employers seek to hire. We expect that this candidate will quickly become part of an energetic effort to produce the best teaching in the field. 

Salary and Benefits:

Approximate 9-month salary is $50,000 plus benefits. The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services.

The Universityof Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment forour faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, weconduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

The ImmigrationReform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility bedocumented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons withdisabilities.

Yourtotal compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University ofColorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributionsthat add to your bottom line.

 

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Diversityand Equity:

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TheUniversity of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed torecruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrativestaff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect,communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnicminorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University ofColorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

QualificationsSuccessful candidates will have proven teaching effectiveness, a terminal degree in the field (PhD, JD, or equivalent), and the ability to teach two or more of the following courses: Introduction to Public Administration, Research and Analytic Methods, Evidence-Based Decision-Making, the Policy Process and Democracy & the Capstone.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Feb 18, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing