Public Service Adjunct Instructor - Ethics & Accountability in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is seeking a part-time instructor for its Spring 2026 course, PUBSRV 0050, Ethics and Accountability. The course is offered by the College of General Studies as a part of the undergraduate Public Service program. This is a full-semester, 3-credit, undergraduate-level course. The Spring 2026 term runs from January 11, 2027, to May 1, 2027. The course will meet online, in an asynchronous format.

Instructor’s duties include preparing a syllabus, leading class sessions, grading and commenting on students’ work, providing timely and frequent feedback on student assignments, utilizing Canvas, and being available to meet with students. The instructor is expected to be responsive to all student inquiries.

Successful applicants will have at least a master's degree in public policy, public administration, law, psychology, political science, or similar field. Prior experience working in a public policy arena is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience online at the undergraduate level.

Course Description for PUBSRV 0050: Ethics and Accountability:

This course is an undergraduate course offered through the Public Service major by the School of Public and International Affairs. It will be an introduction to Ethics and Accountability and will focus on enhancing the capacity of students to make difficult and necessary ethical choices on the basis of limited information and frequently conflicting values. The purpose of this course is that in their personal lives and future roles as professionals in a chosen field, students will face moral and unethical dilemmas that resist easy answers or a simpler formula and action.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and or Cover Letter addressing their qualifications and background. Please designate if you have prior experience teaching undergraduate courses in an online format.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.