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Lecturer Ay - Masters Of Public Administration

The Department of Political Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Lecturer pool in Public Administration for part-time teaching appointments.

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Cal Poly Pomona's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience through disciplines in the humanities, performing arts, and social sciences. As the heart and soul of the campus, the College's mission is to cultivate one's intellectual development, ethical reasoning, and aesthetic sensibility to support creative and critical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges.

We are a community diverse in backgrounds, expertise, and thought, committed to improving the human condition and to bettering the world. Our faculty, students, and staff are devoted to creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive through the College's programs, research activities, creative performances, community outreach, and signature experiences.

The Political Science Department offers a bachelor's degree in Political Science with courses in six subfields:
American Politics, Public Administration, Public Law, Political Theory, International Relations, and Comparative Politics. We also offer a master's degree in Public Administration. The undergraduate program values research, with a strong capstone program, offering majors the opportunity to complete a senior project centered around a public-service internship or thesis. The department also has a strong tradition in teaching its students cutting-edge research methodologies.

We also offer and prioritize several polytechnic, small-group experiences including National Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States, Judicial Internship, and department Study Away/Study Abroad programs (e.g., Sacramento, Iowa Caucuses, Japan, Italy, England, Switzerland). Applicants with a commitment to strong teaching are encourage to apply.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:
Public Policy, Fiscal Administration, Human Resources, Research Methods, Ethics, Intergovernmental Relations, City Management, NGOs, Emergency Management, Leadership, Urban Governance, Criminal Justice, Community Sustainability.

Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

A Master's degree in Political Science, Public Administration or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

• A Ph.D. in Political Science or related discipline
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.

• For MPA courses, both academics or practitioners are welcomed to apply.
  • For applicants who are academics, ABD in Political Science or Public Administration required by date of application.
  • For applicants who are practitioners, an MPA (by date of application) or Master's in a related discipline and minimum of 5 years experience in government or nonprofit organizations required.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of…