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Government Faculty Program Director/Senior Lecturer

Johns Hopkins University
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 31, 2026
General Description Position Description Program Director/Sr. Lecturer, Government? Advanced Academic Programs? Krieger School of Arts & Sciences Report To: Associate Dean, Graduate and Professional Programs Position Description The Center for Data Analytics, Government and Policy, of the Advanced Academic Programs of Johns Hopkins University, based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Faculty Program Director to teach in and provide administrative leadership to the M.A. in Government program. The MA in Governmentteaches its graduates to demonstrate expertise and leadership in multiple areas of AmericanGovernment includingAmerican political thought,democracy, political institutions,political communication, political parties and elections,andfederalism.,It equips students to evaluate thepolitical developmentof American institutions and the interplay of them in the policymaking process. The Center housesfive other degrees in addition to the MA in Government:MS in Data Analytics and Policy, MA in Public Management, MA in Global SecurityStudies, MS inIntelligence Analysis,and MA in Non-Profit Management.All ourprograms educate students who wish to apply rigorous academic concepts to policy-related careers. The Faculty Program Director will have significant interaction/collaboration with theCenterDirector, as well as with the Associate Dean for AAP, other Program Directors, Program Coordinators, AAP staff, and administrators.? The Program Director reports to the Associate Dean for AAP, the Center Director,and the Program Chairfor the Center.?TheProgram Director will create and sustain the excellence of the program, will foster and lead ongoing innovation in the curriculum, and will pursue efficiency and excellence in support of the program's faculty and students.JHU is committed to hiring candidates who, through their teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Advanced Academic Programs The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) offers high-quality master's degrees at its Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., at JHU's Homewood Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, and online. AAP distinguishes itself through its intensive instructionalassistance, selective admissions, and over 60 dedicated full-time faculty. Tenured Krieger School faculty members serve as program chairs to oversee the academic rigor of AAP's graduate offerings. For more information, see?https://advanced.jhu.edu/. The Program Director is a full-time, non-tenure-track, 12-month renewable faculty position with the academic title of Senior Lecturer.? The Program Director will have the following faculty and administrative responsibilities: Academic Responsibilities Teach 3 graduate courses per yearincluding at least one of the required coursesas well an elective(s) in an area of specialty in American government or politics. Teaching responsibilitiesincludepreparing for and teaching in the classroom (online or onsite),using best practices for online teaching, engaging and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds in the learning process,andresponding to student questions. Engage,advise, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds in the learning process Provideinnovative leadership for curriculum design and new course development to ensure the growth and delivery of the program. Otheracademic duties normally performed by full-time faculty, such asparticipatingon committees, keeping current in this academic field, attending academic conferences, or contributing to other academic endeavors University service Administrative Responsibilities Provideoverall supervision for the MA Government program, including shared management of the program with the Center Director; Manage an operational budget for the MA in Government Oversee adjunct faculty hiring, development,?and evaluation; making personnel decisions in consultation with theCenter Director,Program Chair and KSAS Dean or designee? Oversee program admissions processes, including reviewing and approving prospective students' admissions materials? Schedulecourses and set teaching assignments Coordinateprogram promotion and outreach, including interacting with outside groups and develop external/internal partnerships Coordinatewith staff in student and faculty services, online education, marketing, finance, and enrollment services departments on operational issues related to program administration? Other administrative duties asassigned Qualifications The Program Director role is critical tomaintainingthe overall high quality of the program. The Program Director must be entrepreneurial, energetic, collaborative,andhavea vision to keep the MA in Government program robust and leading-edge. They will bring a passion for education and its power to change lives, especially for part-time and non-residential students, combined with the business acumen necessary to lead a successful professional education enterprise.A track recordof building successful in-person and online education programs, as well as skills in instructional design, content development, and instructional technology, are important, as is experience with delivering an excellent student experience.Candidates who have experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds are of particular interest.? To be considered, candidates should meet a set of minimum qualifications and ideally meet severaladditionalpreferred qualifications. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. inGovernment/Political Sciencewith a focus on AmericanGovernment andPoliticsor in asimilarrelevant field Five-plus years of higher education teaching experience online and/or at the graduate level 1 or more years of management or leadership experience in an Associate Directororsimilar or relatedposition Ability to teach a wide variety of courses in thefield of AmericanGovernment andPolitics and its related subfields Demonstratedtrack recordof excellence in teaching and innovation in curriculum design? Strong organizational skills? Ability towork independently in a fast-paced environment with competing demands and multiple deadlines? Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications A record of scholarly or professional publications or analogous classified work Experience managing a degree program 2 or more years of related professional work experience outside of academia,which could berelevant government or publicwork oroutside consulting or collaborative work within fields related to government 3or more years of management or leadership experience in an Associate Director or similaror related position Extensive connections in the practitioner community, preferably both governmental and non-governmental Application Instructions The position will remain openuntilfilled. Candidates mustsubmitthe following: Cover letter thatcontainsa program vision statement CV Teaching evaluations for the two most recent courses taught Unofficial transcripts The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check, provide references upon request, andsubmitofficial transcripts for all degrees awarded. To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/180716 Salary Range The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. 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