About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences (PAHS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address diverse and 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, exercise physiology and urban design.

We have eight academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

Located within PAHS, 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 department is home to the Center for Public Management (CPM), established in 1992 as the professional development arm of the College of Health and Public Service, to build capacity in the public and nonprofit sectors through training, research, and community engagement.

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 nationally recognized Department of Public Administration invites applications for a George R. Schrader Professor of Practice in Local Government to support high-impact, practice-oriented teaching and student engagement. This non-tenure-track faculty position is designed for an accomplished public service professional who brings substantial real-world experience into the classroom and bridges theory with contemporary practice in government, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations. This position is a 9-month, professional faculty appointment that will be reviewed and may be renewed annually by the university during the initial term, which is 1 year.

The George R. Schrader Professor of Practice will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, mentor students pursuing careers in public and nonprofit service, contribute to innovative, practice-focused curriculum and work collaboratively with faculty on research-enhancing activities that reflect the evolving needs of communities across North Texas and beyond. The standard teaching load is 4/4, with adjustments based on service responsibilities. This role emphasizes hands-on learning, professional preparation, and meaningful engagement in the field of public administration. Service and administrative responsibilities may include student recruitment, alumni relations, program management, accreditation activities, and community and agency partnership development at the department, program, college, university, and professional levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in public administration, public policy, political science, or a closely related field
• Senior leadership or executive-level experience in local, regional, or state government, nonprofit organizations, or public agencies
• Demonstrated ability or strong potential to deliver high-quality, practice-oriented instruction at the graduate and/or undergraduate level

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in teaching or developing experiential learning opportunities, internships, applied projects, or practitioner-focused coursework
• Active professional engagement with public service organizations or associations
• Ability to contribute to research-enhancing activities, program growth, accreditation activities, and community and agency partnerships

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.