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Visiting Assistant Professor
Job ID: 6744596

Position Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Sector: Education/Universities
Company Name: Seattle University Institute of Public Service
Field of Interest: Education
Job Function: Academic: Full-time
Location(s): Seattle, Washington, 98122, United States

Posted: April 23, 2010
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Contract
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Degree Desired: Doctorate
Required Travel: None
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Apply URL: https://jobs.seattleu.edu
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Job Description

The Seattle University Institute of Public Service [IPS] invites applications for two one-year visiting faculty positions in nonprofit leadership and public administration. The position begins September 2010.

The position calls for teaching two courses per quarter in either the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and/or the Executive Master of Nonprofit Leadership (MNPL) programs. Teaching requirements include: MPA core courses as Foundations of Public Administration and Policy and Program Research and/or courses in nonprofit governance. Depending on the candidate, there may be some teaching in a related undergraduate area, such as nonprofit leadership and public affairs. Over the academic year this position will be responsible for The desired candidate would have a scholarly interest in and a willingness to teach elective coursework in an area such as local government administration, geographic information systems, and/or environmental policy and management.

An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree (or completion of that degree by the start of Fall 2010 classes) is strongly preferred. An applicant who is a recent ABD may be considered for this position. Strong preference will be given to applicants in public administration, public affairs, public policy, or closely related field (such as political science, economics, geography, or environmental studies). Practitioner experience and particularly leadership experience in the nonprofit, public or philanthropic sector is highly desired. Teaching experience with adult learners is also highly desired.

The Institute of Public Service is located in the College of Arts and Sciences of Seattle University. A description of Institute of Public Service can be found on the University website.

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 50 acres on Seattle's Capitol Hill. More than 7,600 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges. U.S. News and World Report's “Best Colleges 2009" ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.seattleu.edu, including a cover letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses (both mail and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references. Review of applications will continue until finalists for the position are selected.