Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice, Department of Public Administration - College for Health, Community and Policy

Position Information

Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice

The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health Community and Policy and Department of Public Administration invites applications for the Fixed-Term Track (FTT) Assistant Professor of Instruction/Practice 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

UTSA’s College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) trains students to develop solutions for complex social issues to improve the well-being of our communities. By engaging directly with the City of San Antonio and other key community partners, students and faculty live the college's mission to advance human health every day. The college is comprised of seven academic departments and one program —criminology and criminal justice, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, psychology, public administration, public health, social work and sociology and demography —as well as the Center for Applied Community and Policy Research, the Center for Community Based and Applied Health Research, the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research and the Institute for Health Disparities Research. HCAP includes nearly 200 faculty and 7,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Visit the College for Health, Community and Policy website to learn more.

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 is located at UTSA’s Downtown campus, the heart of San Antonio. The Department currently offers an undergraduate degree in Public Administration and Policy and a Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA). For further information about the Department, please visit our website: https://hcap.utsa.edu/publicadministration/ . Our faculty and students have been recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally for excellence in research and teaching.

Salary Range: Up to $55,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

This position is an opportunity to serve students in two academic programs that prepare students to lead as innovators in public service. While the Department will be located at the main campus, courses in the Master of Public Administration programs will remain at the Downtown Campus in the heart of the city’s central government and business district with proximity to community leaders and the nonprofit sector. This position also includes teaching in the Bachelor of Public Administration and Policy program which has been recognized for exemplary experiential and career-engaged learning. Our programs are deeply rooted in the local community and our faculty bring critical thinking and problem solving to their research and teaching.

This position would have a baseline teaching requirement of 4 undergraduate or graduate courses in the Public Administration Department each semester, and may include administrative appointments, such as undergraduate advisor of record and/or internship coordinator, which would reduce this teaching load.

Required Qualifications

• For the Assistant Professor of Instruction position, a terminal degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science or related field.
• For the Assistant Professor of Practice position, a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science or related field.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the secruity and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level, especially incorporating active or experiential learning, and administrative experience at the college level.
• Engagement in service related to undergraduate students, potentially including curriculum and competency development, advising, and recruitment/retention is preferred.
• Alternative experiences such as a professional background in the public or non-profit sector will also be considered.
  
  

Application Process

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

• A current curriculum vitae.
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
• A teaching statement (one page limit).
• Letter of interest describing the applicant’s professional experience, highlighting any experience in teaching or academic administration.
  
  

Posting Close Date: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled. 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 primarily on campus. 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.