Senior Fellow

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is seeking a Senior Fellow in Public Finance and Budgeting. This is a 75% FTE, 12-month, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track position, with an initial term of at least two years. Candidates should have an exceptional record of accomplishments in leading state government, local government, and/or nonprofit organization financial management practices.

Responsibilities

• Teaching four three-credit equivalent courses per year at the Humphrey School, including the core public finance budgeting courses;
• Providing curriculum leadership to design a series of public finance and budgeting courses;
• Supporting the executive education programs and mid-career Master of Public Affairs (MPA) programs for the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, through teaching, advising, curriculum guidance, or program leadership;
• Actively seeking funding through strategic revenue generation and cost recovery initiatives across multiple sources-including foundation grants, private sector partnerships, government funding opportunities, entrepreneurial ventures, and individual donor cultivation-to support and expand other Humphrey programs, including but not limited to partnering with the Institute for Urban and Regional Infrastructure Finance;
• Advising Humphrey School students;
• Engaging with government and nonprofit partners to deliver a set of programming to cultivate student interest and connections in the field of public finance and budgeting;
• Collaborating with Humphrey faculty on state and local government engagement and research.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in public policy, public finance, or related area
• 10+ years of financial leadership experience in the public and/or nonprofit sectors

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in public policy, public finance, or related area
• Teaching and course development experience at the collegiate level

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota ranks among the country's top professional public policy and planning schools, widely recognized for its success in advancing the common good through a comprehensive, world-class program. The School offers six distinctive master's degrees, a doctoral degree, and six certificate programs that match students' passion with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to solve real-world challenges.

Pay Range: $82,750

Time Appointment: 75% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

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