Adjunct Faculty: Financial Management and Analysis in the Public Sector

Requisition #: A-99935-2

Status: Part Time

Type: Faculty

School: Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

Department/Program: Advanced Academic Programs

Location City: Washington

Location State: DC

Location Zip Code: 20036

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/99935

General Description

Johns Hopkins University

Advanced Academic Programs

Center for Advanced Governmental Studies - MA in Public Management

Adjunct Faculty: Financial Management and Analysis in the Public Sector

Institution Description:

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is a division of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU).  As the nation's oldest and one of the most prestigious research universities, Johns Hopkins offers high-quality master's degrees and post-baccalaureate education to students in the mid-Atlantic region and online.  In addition to the online programs, AAP also offers master's degrees and graduate certificate programs at its Washington, DC Center and at the Homewood campus in Baltimore, MD.  AAP has approximately 18,000 enrollments each academic year.  JHU is committed to hiring candidates who, through their teaching and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Position Description:

The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) division seeks non-tenure track adjunct faculty to teach the Financial Management and Analysis in the Public Sector course listed below within the Public Management program within the Center for Advanced Governmental Studies. The instructor will teach on campus at the Washington, DC location.  Of particular interest are candidates who have experience teaching and engaging students from diverse backgrounds; who provide a high level of student outreach and connection with students, academic advisors and team leads on a frequent basis to ensure student success; who are engaging, offering an innovative presence in the classroom; and who provide substantial student feedback and offer a quick turnaround on grades

Financial Management & Analysis in the Public Sector.  3 Credits.  

This course focuses on financial aspects of public sector organizations and institutions. The objectives of this course include helping students (1) learn the basics of public sector accounting and the construction of their financial reports, (2) become more intelligent users of the financial statements of public sector organizations such as sovereign, state, and municipal institutions, and (3) better understand the factors that affect the financial condition and financial performance of such entities. More specifically, the course focuses on (1) the financial reporting concepts and standards that are applicable to public sector organizations; (2) ratios and other summary indicators used by analysts to evaluate the financial condition and financial performance of public sector and nonprofit organizations; (3) the analysis and interpretation of financial statements of selected public sector organizations; (4) fundamental finance principles; and 5) basic principles of budget formulation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A successful candidate would ideally be able to begin teaching on January 24, 2022.

• A Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or Public Administration
• 2-5 years of relevant, recent professional experience
• One year of college-level teaching experience
• Computer literacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in Finance, Economics, or Public Administration
• 2 or more years of college-level teaching experience in an on-site setting
• The background to teach a wide variety of courses in the Public Management field.

Application Instructions

The position will remain open until filled.  For best consideration, please apply before January 5, 2022. 

Candidates must submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching evaluations for three most recently taught courses.
• References upon request.

The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check and to submit proof of educational attainment.

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Pre-Employment Information

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