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Assistant Program Director/ Lecturer or Sr. Lecturer Public Policy and Adminstration

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
District of Columbia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 28, 2022


The Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the position of Assistant Program Director in the area of Public Policy and Administration. This position will support the Master of Arts in Public Management (primary), Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management, and Master of Arts of Government programs in the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies, within the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences’ Advanced Academic Programs Division. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies and Associate Dean for Graduate & Professional Programs, the Assistant Program Director will contribute to the excellence of the programs and will demonstrate and support ongoing innovation in the curriculums. Johns Hopkins University is committed to hiring candidates who, through their teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Advanced Academic Programs

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). As the nation’s oldest and one of its most prestigious research universities, JHU offers high-quality master’s degrees and post-baccalaureate education to students online, at its Washington, DC Center, and at the Homewood campus in Baltimore, MD. AAP enrolls over 6,000 students each academic year in over 45-degree programs.

AAP was started in 1992 to provide students with the opportunity to obtain a master’s degree in a professional and part-time graduate program. Over the course of nearly 30 years, AAP has worked diligently to add new degree programs that fit within the academic structure of the Krieger School and satisfy the demands of the marketplace. AAP distinguishes itself through its intensive instructional assistance, selective admissions, and more than 50 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as Program Chairs within AAP and work together in the Council of Program Chairs, an academic advisory body to the KSAS Dean.

AAP’s website, http://advanced.jhu.edu/ , provides additional information.

The Position

AAP’s programs in public management, nonprofit management, and government prepare students for leadership positions in public service and advocacy. Students develop sophisticated skills in policy analysis, research, and administration. With an ever-growing and diverse student body, the programs are continually expanding and enhancing their course offerings to meet both academic and practitioner needs. Currently, the programs serve over 400 students both onsite and online, including a large number of international students.

In both academic and administrative roles, the Assistant Program Director supports the curriculums, students, and adjunct faculty. The Assistant Program Director will have significant interaction/collaboration with the Program Directors and other faculty within the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies, as well as across other AAP programs, including the Applied Economics and Communication programs.

The Assistant Program Director is a full-time, non-tenure-track, 12-month renewable faculty position with the academic title of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, commensurate with experience. The Assistant Program Director reports to the Director of the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies, who consults with the Program Chair on academic matters, and to the Associate Dean for Graduate & Professional Programs, who leads the Advanced Academic Programs and reports to the Dean of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences.

The Assistant Program Director will have the following academic and administrative responsibilities:

Academic Responsibilities
  • Teach 6 graduate courses per year, including preparation and time spent in the classroom (both on-site in the Washington, DC Center and online), using best practices for teaching, engaging, and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds in the learning process, and responding to student questions
  • Advise students, including both program and research/capstone advising
  • Provide input on the curriculums and new course development to ensure the delivery and growth of quality programs
  • Other academic duties normally performed by full-time faculty, such as participating on committees, attending academic events, or contributing to other academic service
Administrative Responsibilities
  • Assist with the management of degree concentrations or areas of focus
  • Participate in the adjunct faculty hiring and development processes
  • Assist the Program Directors with administrative tasks, such as planning events and reviewing admission materials
  • Other administrative duties as assigned
The Assistant Program Director role is critical to maintaining the overall high quality of this program. The Assistant Program Director must have a passion for education and its power to change lives, especially for international, part-time, and non-residential students. A track record of successful graduate and/or online teaching, as well as skills in instructional design, content development, and instructional technology, are important.

Candidates who have experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds are of particular interest.

To be considered, candidates should meet a set of minimum qualifications and ideally meet several additional preferred qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • PhD in public administration, public policy, or political economy, or in a relevant field such as government or political science; other terminal degrees in these or related fields may be considered
  • 1-3 years of higher education teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level
  • The ability to teach a variety of courses in one or more of the following areas: public administration, policy analysis and evaluation, public financial management and budgeting, political economy
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 or more years of higher education teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level
  • 1-3 years of related professional experience within the areas of public policy, program management, or budget/financial analysis, including but not limited to positions in government (federal, state, or local), think tanks and public policy research organizations, advocacy associations, and nonprofits focused on public policy issues.
  • Experience managing a degree or certificate program
  • Demonstrated track record of excellence in teaching and innovation in curriculum design
  • The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and multiple deadlines in both on-site and online environments
For consideration interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials:
  • Cover letter that describes the applicant’s interest in the position
  • CV
  • Teaching evaluations from the two most recent semesters
The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check and to submit proof of educational attainment.

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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