Appointment:12-month, full-time, appointment-stream; pending budgetary approval, starting July 15, 2024.

The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh seeks a visiting assistant teaching professor (appointment stream) in Public Affairs and Quantitative Methods. The teaching load is three courses per term (Fall and Spring); the position is outside the tenure track, with a one-year contract. We seek an individual dedicated to excellence in teaching.

The candidate will teach at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA), a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni committed to making significant contributions to society through public service. As a part of the University of Pittsburgh, GSPIA is a leader in education, a pioneer in research, and an engaged partner in our region and worldwide. For more than 60 years, our legacy has inspired graduates to make public institutions better, advance public interest, and realize a more equitable and inclusive society.

Responsibilities:

This individual will be responsible for the following:

• • Course development and teaching of 18 credits (six credits per term) of undergraduate and graduate courses. Preferred courses include quantitative methods, introduction to public service, and other topics in public affairs, broadly defined
• • Teaching courses in-person and online
• • Assisting with the program improvement process via curriculum review and curriculum development

• • Other duties or services as assigned

     

• • Earned doctorate in public policy, public administration, or political science.
• • Commitment to teaching and evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level.
• • Demonstrated commitment to equitable, just, and culturally relevant practices through teaching and service

• • University-level teaching experience, including online and hybrid teaching modalities

• • Experience advising university students

     

Salary and Rank: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor (non-tenure-stream).

For questions regarding the position, please contact Erica Owen, Associate Dean, at ericaowen@pitt.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, upload your letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Your letter of application should discuss classes you are willing to teach and your teaching philosophy.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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