Kaplan (in partnership with Wake Forest University)
Kaplan has partnered with Wake Forest University in their mission to develop a new kind of leader through their fully online degree
programs. At Wake Forest, students gain a rare and valuable blend of leadership, technical, and practical industry expertise that empowers
them to advance their career, organization—and the world around them. Wake Forest’s curricula are constantly evolving to reflect
the most up-to-date market trends. And their programs are designed by both faculty experts and thought leaders in the field, providing the
highest quality education possible.
Unprecedented times such as these call for a new type of leader. That’s why Wake Forest
created the School of Professional Studies—to help working professionals rise to the challenge by building the skills and credentials
needed to thrive in a fast-transforming global marketplace. The graduate programs are aligned to market demand, informed by the economy, and
designed to address the critical need for strategic leaders who can help businesses adapt, grow, and excel in promising new ways.
Course Description: Sustainability and Environmental Systems (Public Administration Program)
Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies is seeking highly qualified candidates to develop and teach
the Sustainability and Environmental Systems course in the online Master of Public Administration program.
The ideal candidate is a professional who understands the theory and practice of ssustainability and environment focused
policymaking in Public Administration, along with recent trends and innovations in the industry.
Institutions at all
levels, local, state, federal, and international, are facing growing changes related to how human activities impact natural and
environmental systems. Public administration leaders need skills and insights to effectively lead institutions as they respond. This course
examines sustainable systems and environmental sciences to understand the conflicting objectives that are often part of public
administration. Examine environmental justice and the administrative forces that place environmental burdens on some groups and not others,
at the local/state/federal levels.
Students meet face-to-face in a virtual classroom environment weekly over an academic term,
providing them the opportunity to reinforce coursework materials, apply academic concepts, and participate in focused discussions with
faculty and colleagues.
Faculty Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in program field or related
degree. Terminal degree preferred - 3+ years of experience in university-level teaching. Preferred
applicants also will have a demonstrated ability to deliver graduate-level, online course experiences that are valued by industry. With
the targeted audience for this program being adult students pursuing career growth, the University seeks to hire colleagues who are highly
skilled in and/or highly attuned to adult learning best practices. - 5+ years industry
experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive
excellence and an ability to integrate ethical concepts and broad understandings of diversity.
Application packet must include:
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A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s
interest in the position, as well as a summary of relevant academic, professional and teaching experiences -
Current curriculum vitae/resume
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A Sample of recent course evaluation results, preferably
for graduate-level, online courses
Compensation for developing a 3.0 credit course= $10,000
Compensation
for teaching a 3.0 credit course= $5,000
Interested candidates, please submit your application packet to knarecruiting@kaplan.com
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