Adjunct, Public Policy

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences (CoAS) delivers a time-honored liberal arts education paired with Drexel's renowned focus on applied learning. Our research and scholarship explore contemporary issues with an eye toward improving the common good. With a breadth of disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, and a focus on the now, the College is the perfect home for curious scholars who seek to apply their learning in the service of humanity. Our undergraduate programs, Co-op experiences and Community-Based Learning courses give students a broad-based, hands-on education that prepares them to make an impact immediately. Our graduate programs take a rigorous yet practical approach to advancing knowledge. Our faculty members are dedicated teachers and gifted scholars who publish groundbreaking research on the world's most pressing issues.

Job Summary

Teach graduate-level courses in the Public Policy program. Depending on need and scheduling, courses can be either in-person, online or employ a hybrid model.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to teaching methodology, curriculum development and evaluation.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Schedule office hours per week for student availability.
• Schedule administrative time for course preparation.
• Maintain communication with the department head regarding any course or student issues.
• Develop lessons plans, readings and assignment in line with course objectives
• Teach course materials in the appropriate course modality
• Communicate effectively with students and provide feedback as needed
• Respond in a timely manner to student and university-related communications
• Perform other similar duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a field relevant to public policy and/or extensive work experience and subject matter expertise.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.