Adjunct Faculty (multiple positions): Public Policy, Quantitative Methods, and Economics

Institution Description

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). As the nation's oldest and one of the most prestigious research universities, Johns Hopkins offers high-quality master's degrees and post-baccalaureate education to students in the mid-Atlantic region and online. In addition to the online programs, AAP also offers master's degrees and graduate certificate programs at its Washington, DC Center and at the Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. AAP has approximately 18,000 enrollments each academic year. JHU is committed to hiring candidates who, through their teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Position Description

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) division seeks non-tenure track adjunct faculty to teach several courses within the MA in Public Management program (see below). The courses will be taught online and/or onsite in Washington, DC in Fall 2024 and beyond. Candidates with online course development and teaching experience and those with experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds are of particular interest.

• 470.854 Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods

This course trains students to be informed consumers of quantitative studies, in addition to teaching the tools of basic statistical work. The course material covers basic descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and data collection. The key learning objective is for students to develop a better understanding of the statistical and econometric results they may encounter in their careers.

• 470.631 Economics for Public Decision-making

This course aims to offer students an understanding of economics and its importance in public policymaking. The first half of the course will offer students an understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, including a discussion of when markets can work to achieve policy goals and when "market failures" call for government intervention. The second half of the class will use these economic tools and theories to survey several specific policy areas, including health policy, tax policy, and the national debt.

• 470.608 Public Policy Evaluation and the Policy Process

This course introduces students to the public policymaking process, the basics of policy analysis, and the substance of some of today's major policy debates. The first half of the course focuses on establishing a framework in which to analyze public policy formulation within the United States. The class also reviews the tools for developing and implementing policy. The second half of the course turns to policy analysis of some critical contemporary issues.

• 470.695 Proseminar: Essentials of Public and Private Management

The purpose of the class is to help equip students to operate effectively in both the public and private sectors. The class will cover three major topics: (1) an overview of managing public and private organizations, with special attention to their differing missions, capabilities, and environments; (2) a survey of important relationships between the public and private sectors; and (3) the need for improved coordination between the public and private sectors to achieve important public purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

• An advanced degree in public policy/public administration or in a relevant field, such as public finance, economics, or political economy, with a master's degree at minimum

• Two years of professional work experience within the relevant fields

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree in public policy/public administration or in a relevant field, such as public finance, economics, or political economy

• 1-3 years of graduate-level teaching experience

• Online teaching experience

• In-person/in the classroom teaching experience.

• The background to teach a wide variety of courses in the public management program.

The positions will remain open until filled.

Candidates must submit the following

• Cover letter: should indicate the course or courses you are interested in teaching and describe your relevant teaching and professional experience.

• Resume or Curriculum vitae

• Teaching evaluations for two most recently taught courses (if applicable)

• References upon request

The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check and to submit proof of educational attainment.

Job Type: Part Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.