Visiting Assistant Professor

Title: Visiting Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Visiting Lecturer

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences

Department: DAL-Public Leadership-514240

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

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The Department of Public Leadership and Administration at the University of North Texas at Dallas applications for a Visiting Assistant Professors position specializing in Public Administration and/or Public Affairs. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position for the 2025/2026 – Fall/Spring semester.

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy (ABD/Master’s candidates will not be considered.)
• 2-5 years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated expertise in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Public Policy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact teaching experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of thinkers and learners.
• Ability to teach on campus at UNT Dallas.

• Demonstrated expertise in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Public Policy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact teaching experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of thinkers and learners.
• Ability to teach on campus at UNT Dallas.

• Experience with online or hybrid teaching formats.
• Evidence of scholarly activity in the field of Public Administration.

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy (ABD/Masters candidates will not be considered.)
• 2-5 years of teaching experience at the university level.
• Demonstrated expertise in Public Administration, Public Affairs, or Public Policy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to deliver high-impact teaching experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of thinkers and learners.
• Ability to teach on campus at UNT Dallas.