Adjunct Faculty - Public Administration
Adjunct Faculty - Public Administration
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Department: Schar School Policy and Government
Classification: Adjunct Faculty (matrix)
Job Category:Adjunct Faculty
Location: Arlington VA
Workplace Type:On Site Required
Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check:Yes
About the Department:
The Schar School of Policy and Government provides undergraduate and graduate students the skills knowledge and analytic abilities to be leaders and managers in the private public and nonprofit sectors.
About the Position:
The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Administration in Public and Nonprofit Organizations a foundational course in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program.
This graduate-level course introduces the field of Public Administration and its intellectual foundations. Designed as a broad survey course it emphasizes breadth over depth with many topics explored in greater detail in other required or elective addition to introducing students to key literature and building a foundational knowledge base the course develops essential professional skills aligned with MPA program goals including analytic writing verbal group and presentation skills.
Adjunct faculty are hired on a part-time semester-by-semester basis contingent upon program needs and student demand.
Responsibilities:
- Teach MPA courses at various times and locations;
- Develop and deliver engaging lessons that encourage active student participation and practical application of course material;
- Submit required university reports and forms in a timely manner;
- Prepare and use a course syllabus for each class following institutional guidelines;
- Provide academic support to students through meetings before or after class by appointment electronic communication or other appropriate methods;
- Assess student performance measure progress toward course objectives and provide timely feedback;
- Maintain professional and collegial relationships with students faculty and the community; and
- Participate in required meetings trainings and orientations.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration applicants must apply forAdjunct Faculty (matrix) at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide aCV and cover letterfor review.
Posting Open Date:August 18 2025
Posting Close Date:October 3 2025
Open Until Filled:No
Employment Type
Temp
