Professor of Practice Non-Profit Administration

Posting Details

Job Title

Professor of Practice Non-Profit Administration

Posting Number

P0183F

Job Description Summary

The Auburn University Department of Political Science is seeking a seeking a Professor of Practice in Nonprofit Administration. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position. Candidates must be able to offer courses online and in-person at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in nonprofit management/administration. Candidates should be broadly trained in public and/or nonprofit administration and have a passion for teaching and a professional history that informs classroom pedagogy and practice. We are seeking individuals who can contribute extensively to the MPA Program’s Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance and to undergraduate public administration courses. In addition, the individual should be able to teach courses in the core curriculum in our Master of Public Administration Program ( NASPAA accredited).

This position will begin August 2021 and is eligible for annual renewal based on job performance, need, and availability of funding. The candidate is expected to teach nonprofit management, nonprofit law and governance, nonprofit resource development at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as core courses in the undergraduate public administration and MPA programs

Minimum Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or nonprofit administration at the time of appointment (PhD in public administration, nonprofit administration, public policy, or related field desired), at least five (5) years professional experience in public or nonprofit administration, experience teaching online and in-person classes, experience teaching in nonprofit administration at the undergraduate and graduate level, evidence of a record of commitment to student success at the college level through substantial and continued effectiveness in teaching, advising, and other student-related responsibilities.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin April 15, 2021 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected. https://www.auemployment.com/postings/21625
Candidates are required to submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vita, contact information for three letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations (if available), and an official transcript of all graduate work.

Auburn University is an EEO /Vet/Disability Employer and committed to building an inclusive and diverse community.

Direct questions to Dr. Bridgett King
Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL, 36849-5208.

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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Other Documentation
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
3. Student/Teacher/Course Evaluations/Effectiveness