Lecturer - Public Administration & Urban Planning Job at University of North Texas System, Denton, TX

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  • University of North Texas System
  • Denton, TX

Job Description

Title: Lecturer - Public Administration & Urban Planning


Employee Classification: Lecturer


Campus: University of North Texas


Division: UNT-Provost


SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic


Department: UNT-Public Admin-135360


Job Location: Denton


Salary: Commensurate with experience


FTE: 1.00


Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible


About Us - Values Overview:


Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at .

Department Summary


The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban planning. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE) and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the communities we serve with thoughtful practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more.

Located within HPS, the Department of Public Administration offers a nationally ranked NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program and the Ph.D. program in Public Administration and Management. The department, which has a long tradition of local community engagement, also offers undergraduate degrees in Nonprofit Leadership Studies and Urban Policy and Planning, as well as an undergraduate minor in Public Administration. With 12 faculty and two staff members, the department is an active unit that values student service, externally funded research, and engaging community stakeholders to support the public good. The Center for Public Management is located in the department to support this mission.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.


Position Overview


The Department of Public Administration at the University of North Texas seeks an outstanding and energetic full-time, on-campus lecturer with expertise in the field of urban policy and planning to begin in August 2024. This is a professional track, one-year appointment on the Denton, Texas, campus. The position will primarily serve the undergraduate Urban Policy and Planning degree program and will support the broader course offerings within the Department. The candidate selected for this position will be expected to engage in high-quality and innovative instruction in both traditional and non-traditional formats; serve as appropriate on department, college, and university committees as well as participate in professional organizations.


Minimum Qualifications


•Master's degree in urban planning, or a closely related discipline;
•Evidence of experience with instructional technology (instructional software, learning management systems such as Canvas) and ability to teach in traditional and non-traditional formats and settings (on-campus, off-campus, evenings, online);
•Demonstrated ability to teach the core planning courses for the BA in Urban Policy and Planning


Preferred Qualifications

  • ABD candidates in urban planning from a PAB-accredited planning program
  • Ph.D. in urban planning from a PAB-accredited planning program
  • AICP certification

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:


varies based on assignment


Driving University Vehicle:


No


Security Sensitive:


This is a Security Sensitive Position.


Special Instructions:

Benefits:


For information regarding our Benefits, click here .


EEO Statement:


The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permitand takes actions to preventdiscrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Job Tags

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