Adjunct Professor of Public Policy - Career Support

Adjunct Professor of Public Policy - Career Support

Campus: Sacramento

Department: Public Policy, Public Administration

Posting Number: F01097

Full or Part Time: Part Time

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled: No

Days Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), an ABA-accredited law school in Sacramento, California, seeks a public policy/administration professional to teach a Career Support course on a part-time basis. The course teaches the skills and qualities that are essential to a successful career in the public sector. Topics covered include professional identity, professionalism, teamwork, resilience, integrity, self-awareness, interpersonal communication, and best practices for finding a fulfilling career. The course also familiarizes students with the wide spectrum of careers in which a public policy/administration degree is required or desirable, and challenges them to think deeply about career paths that will be truly satisfying. The course also requires students to understand the “best practices” in job search activities, including resume writing, cover letter writing, working with mentors, goal setting, and networking. The course will be taught on a one-on-one basis and/or via a series of workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold an MPP or MPA degree.
• Must have professional work experience in public or nonprofit area for a minimum of 3 years.
• Must communicate effectively.
• Must maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times.
• Must promote the vision, mission and core values of the school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior mentoring experience is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of mentoring potential.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel Work entails travel in Sacramento, primarily at the Sacramento Campus. Work may require evenings and/or weekends to perform duties, based on class schedule.

Hiring Range $6,166 We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Special Instructions

If you applied for a previous job posting, please reapply directly to the posted position. Your previous temporary pool application will not automatically transfer to the new job opening. Submission of materials does not guarantee consideration for future employment in openings of this type, since availability can be unpredictable and consideration competitive.

Contact Information

Clemence Kucera, Assistant Dean for Graduate, Online and International Programs.

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? No

Minimum Number of References

Maximum Number of References

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document
• Other Document 2