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The UC Irvine Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy has an opening for a lecturer during the 2023- 24 academic year for a special topics course on public policy. Topics covered may include information and the policy process, the politics of policy-making and implementation, collaborative governance, policy evaluation, coordination and oversight of team-led policy projects, as well as various topical courses related to specific areas of public policy (e.g., environment, education, health, science & technology). We expect the course to be taught during the 2023-24 academic year.

Required: B.A. or B.S. in a field appropriate to the course to be taught (including, but not limited to, Public Policy, Political Science). At least 3 years of professional working experience in the fields of public policy, social services, collaborative governance (as applicable).

Desired: An M.A. or M.S. in a field appropriate to the course (e.g., public policy, political science, other relevant social science fields, and law). Experience teaching both theoretical as well as practice-oriented policy courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Application Process: Candidates should apply online by submitting a cover letter detailing relevant professional and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three professional and/or academic references (please do not solicit letters), and a brief statement (500 words) of teaching interests and capabilities. A separate statement (500 words) that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion within higher education, the community, and/or the profession of public policy should also be included in the application materials. All applications should be uploaded through the online Recruit system. To ensure your application is given full consideration, files should be completed by July 17, 2023. Priority will be given to applications received by this date.

For more information, please contact the search committee chair David Feldman at feldmand@uci.edu.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.