Adjunct Professor of Public Policy - Career Support

Adjunct Professor of Public Policy - Career Support

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.

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.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32671

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