Teaching Assistant Professor - Scrivner Institute of Public Policy at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies

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Work type:Faculty Full-Time
Location:Denver, CO
Categories:Faculty
Division: Josef Korbel School Int'l Studies

The University of Denver is seeking candidates for a Teaching Assistant Professor in the field of Public Policy in the Douglas and Mary Scrivner Institute of Public Policy at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies.

The Scrivner Institute of Public Policy at the University of Denver was made possible by a generous gift from Douglas and Mary Scrivner in 2018. The Institute is committed to the student experience, experiential learning, and serving the public good. It offers an undergraduate major in Public Policy and a Master of Public Policy degree. The Institute is housed within the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, a top-ranked international affairs program with a range of both graduate and undergraduate degrees and a dynamic research profile that prepares students for careers in the public, private, academic and nonprofit sectors.

The Scrivner Institute and the Korbel School are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment and particularly seek candidates with research, teaching, service, or life experiences that can contribute to realizing that commitment. We also encourage applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths and from international applicants.

The position will begin on September 1, 2024. The initial appointment will be for a 3-year-term, renewable by mutual consent for future appointment terms of at least 3 years, according to Korbel School and University of Denver Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure guidelines.

Position Summary

The Teaching Assistant Professor in Public Policy at the Korbel School’s Scrivner Institute will be responsible for teaching six 10-week courses over three quarters per academic year that contribute directly to the Korbel School’s curriculum in Public Policy at both the undergraduate and Master’s levels. We are especially interested in candidates who are equipped to teach a subset of the following core public policy courses at both the undergraduate and Master’s levels: public policy analysis; cost-benefit analysis; quantitative methods for public policy; public management and budget; and program design, implementation, and evaluation.

In addition, both the undergraduate major in Public Policy and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree have great potential to grow in terms of both innovative programming and enrollment. Ideally, the candidate would also be able to offer additional core courses related to in-demand specializations in public policy, such as (but not limited to): comparative urban public policy; labor and workforce policy; housing policy; and race, inequality, and public policy.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Public Policy or a related social science discipline or an equivalent terminal degree by the date the position begins.
• Experience in teaching (including as a graduate teaching assistant), or the ability to teach, core public policy courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with experiential learning methods, including, e.g., practicum- and community project-based learning.
• Experience using both traditional and on-line modalities in teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations and disciplinary perspectives.

Working Environment

Physical Activities

Work Schedule

While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar ).

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) December 31, 2023.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .

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