About Us - Values Overview:

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.

Position Overview

Candidate will teach Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) training courses. The PFIA requires treasurers, chief financial officers, and investment officers of local governments, including all political subdivisions, state agencies, and institutions of higher education (including community colleges), to complete training on topics pertaining to Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code.

The objectives for PFIA training include increased knowledge of investment controls, security risks, strategy risks, market risks, diversification of investment portfolios, and compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in public administration or related field and (10) years' experience in public administration or a related field.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated record of effective teaching online in areas of state and local government and public financial administration.
• Previous experience in municipal government.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of public funding, local government infrastructure, and financial planning.
• Advanced knowledge of government code, specifically Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the expectations of the core requirements in NASPAA accredited programs.
• 20+ years of experience in in public administration or a related field.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

None

Work Schedule:

First Friday of each month, 5hrs

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Resume and 3 professional references required.

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 permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, 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.