Professional Track Faculty - Policy Communications

Professional Track Faculty - Policy Communications

College/School/Unit: LBJ School of Public Affairs
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Posted: Oct 5, 2022
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The LBJ School of Public Affairs seeks to develop a pool of candidates for a non-tenure, professional track faculty position to teach graduate courses on policy communications. We expect the instructor to teach five sections of policy communications courses (three courses in Spring - starting Spring 2023 and two courses in Fall). This is a full-time (100%) position. We also expect the instructor to participate in planned and ad hoc advising of our MA and PhD students related to professional writing training and support.

The policy communications courses aim to train students to inform, convince, and negotiate in the public policy arena. This includes practice in clear and concise writing, presentation, and negotiation in formats including reports, memoranda, op-ed articles or testimonies, briefings, interviews, speeches and social media/press “sound bites”. Students will also practice the art of writing with evidence, audience awareness, receiving information (listening), inclusive deliberation, and the ethics of communication.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in public affairs or a field related to public affairs is required. Professional experience in public policy communications is preferred. A record of teaching excellence is preferred but not required.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, (2) writing samples, and (3) confidential professional references that address your teaching qualifications by November 1, 2022.

References should be solicited and submitted through the Interfolio application. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Please review Interfolio dossier basics online here: http://product-help.interfolio.com/m/27438/l/692488-dossier-quick-start-guide-for-applicants

The LBJ School is committed to achieving diversity in its faculty, students, and curriculum, and it welcomes applicants who can help achieve these objectives. The University of Texas at Austin is a tobacco-free campus; for more information visit http://www.utexas.edu/tobaccofree/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/104856



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