Lecturer - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), Public Administration

Lecturer - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP),
Public Administration

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16603

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Information
Lecturer

The University of Texas at San Antonio College
for Health, Community and Policy, Department of Public
Administration, invites applications for the Lecturer position.

The University of Texas at San
Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized,
top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher
education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary
institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and
a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of
access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and
public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves
approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning
science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI,
cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty
and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top
Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on
X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or
LinkedIn.

College for Health, Community and
Policy

The mission of the College for Health,
Community and Policy (HCAP) is to develop solutions to affect
change for complex social issues to improve the well-being of
communities and the world. We aim to accomplish this mission
through exceptional education, creation and dissemination of
knowledge, and partnership with communities and institutions from
local to global. Hcap.utsa.edu

Department of Public
Administration

The Department of Public Administration in the
College for Health, Community and Policy at the University of Texas
at San Antonio (UTSA) consists of 15 tenure/tenure track and
fixed-term tenure track faculty members and offers an undergraduate
degree in public administration and policy, a graduate degree in
public administration, and several minors and certificates in
topics like nonprofit administration and data analysis.

Salary Range: $4,000 per
course, commensurate with education, experience, and
qualifications.

Job Type: Part Time

Position Summary

The Department of Public Administration at the
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is considering
applications for part-time adjunct lecturers to teach in its Master
of Public Administration (MPA) and the Bachelor of Public
Administration and Policy (BPAP) degree programs for Spring 2027.
Adjuncts are paid per course taught. Undergraduate courses are
mostly taught during the day. Master's level courses are taught in
the evenings.

The new part-time lecturers will teach the
courses listed below:

• PAD 4963 Special Topics: City of San Antonio Applied Field

Lab – Budgeting & Operations: An organized course offering
the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often
available as part of regular course offerings. This course is
designed to strengthen critical thinking & problem-solving
skills, build career readiness through hands-on experience, and
encourage civic engagement and connection to the San Antonio
community. (Traditional In-person)

• PAD 5103 Planning and Land Use Law: Designed to provide

a core background of the legal environment of planning and land
use, this course will cover the various levels of government
involved in defining this environment, with an emphasis on crucial
historic and contemporary legal decisions that inform planning and
land-use decisions. Special attention is given to the ethical and
philosophical background that informs the balance of property
rights and the public good. Topics covered may include regulatory
mandates, eminent domain and takings, the local tools of land use
control, and the impact of land use law on a more diverse public,
such as renters and low-income residents.
(Hybrid)

• PAD 5923 Nonprofit Leadership and Management: This

course focuses on leadership and managerial responsibilities and
techniques in nonprofit organizations. Topics may include the roles
and functions of boards of directors, recruiting and retaining
volunteers and staff, and understanding the complex context of
nonprofit organizations. Case studies are analyzed to further
integrate course material and student experience.
(Online )

Qualifications

• Master's Level: The qualifications to be considered as an

adjunct lecturer in the MPA program are a doctorate degree in
public administration (or related field of study) or a master's
degree in public administration with a strong record of
professional work experience relevant to the course's specific
subject matter.

• Undergraduate Level: The qualifications to be considered as an

adjunct lecturer in the BPAP program are a master's degree in
public administration or a closely related field of study.

• This position may require the ability to maintain the security

and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and/or work experience relevant to the course's

specific subject matter is desirable.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following
in a single PDF document:

• Resume or CV.
• Cover Letter: applicants should attach a cover letter detailing

how they are qualified for the position, along with the class(es)
they are interested in teaching.

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed
close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this
posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified
applications have been received.

This position
will work both on campus and remotely in Texas.
Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position
is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a
valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be
completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show
proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of
hire.

Equal
Employment Opportunity

As an equal
employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the
policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and
ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and
veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative
Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to
ensure nondiscrimination.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to
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