Lecturer in Public Policy
Rutgers The State University
United States

The Department of Public Policy and Administration at Rutgers University – Camden is seeking applications for a non-tenure-track lecturer position beginning in Fall 2023. Our department offers a wide range of programs, including a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration degree, an accelerated BA/MPA, an Executive MPA for working professionals, an MS/PhD in Public Affairs, and a BA in Urban Studies and Community Development.

We are open to candidates specializing in any field of study within Public Administration. We seek faculty who can contribute to our in-person and online teaching needs, including core MPA courses such as Foundations of Policy Analysis, Law and Public Policy, Public and Nonprofit Management, Human Resource Management, Public Information Systems, and Organizational Behavior. Additionally, applicants will have the opportunity to teach courses in their area of expertise and our Public Management and Community Development specializations.

Teaching responsibilities include four courses per semester. The successful candidate is expected to have online teaching experience with synchronous and hybrid classes and to contribute to the teaching needs of our off-campus Executive MPA program. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach across our MPA and MS/PhD programs.

Interested applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter describing their teaching experience and philosophy, the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. For inquiries related to the recruitment process, please contact Dr. Patrice Mareschal, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at marescha@camden.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus with ~6,100 students. Located in Camden, New Jersey, it is situated directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The university is designated as a Minority Serving Institution and is classified as a “Doctoral University: High Research Activity” (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Rutgers-Camden is also a recipient of the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification, highlighting its commitment to community involvement and outreach.

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Ph.D. in Public Administration or a strongly related field by the start of employment.

Ranked #61 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers–Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Interested applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter describing their teaching experience and philosophy, the names and contact information of three references.