Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Public Policy R0146267

Position: Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Public Policy [R0146267]
* Teach a full course load (12 credit hours).
* Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
* Collaborate with the Graduate College on matters related to the School’s graduate programs.
* Lead and contribute to graduate program development, including the delivery of the DPP program.
* Lead and support graduate program recruitment initiatives.
* Play a key role in guiding and writing academic program assessments.
* Work with the MPA program’s accrediting body.
* Manage MPA program internships and oversee student professional development, including organizing student involvement in Pi Alpha Alpha.
* Participate in service and mentorship activities within the School.
* Serve on School committees.

This position requires a PhD in public administration, public policy or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Applicants must have at least 6+ years of experience working collaboratively across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to improve community outcomes. Experience should include roles that involve significant project leadership, program development, and stakeholder engagement**.
** Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
* Competitive total rewards package including:
* No state income tax
* Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
* Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
* Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
* Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
* Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to
** Dr. Patricia Cook-Craig,*
* ** Search Committee Chair**.The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.  Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).  The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.  

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:  Michelle Sposito, Director of Equal Employment/Title IX, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, , Telephone: , or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.;
Email: titleixcoordinator; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. ;
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Email: OCR; or to both.
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