William Hatcher is a professor of political science and public administration and chair of the Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University, USA. He serves as a co-editor of the Routledge series on Public Affairs Education. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Public Affairs Education, Public Administration Review, the American Journal of Public Health, and the American Review of Public Administration. He is the author of The Curious Public Administrator (Routledge, 2022).Beth M. Rauhaus is a professor and department head of Political Science at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA. She recently served as the MPA Program Coordinator at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. Much of her research explores gender representation, equity, and diversity in the public sector. She currently serves on the editorial board for the American Review of Public Administration, the Journal of Public Affairs Education, Administrative Theory & Praxis, and Public Personnel Management.Bruce D. McDonald III is a professor of public budgeting and finance and director of the School of Public Service at Old Dominion University, USA. He also serves as an editor-in-chief of Public Administration, a co-editor-in-chief of the Public Finance Journal, and an editor of both Routledge’s Public Affairs Education Book Series and Routledge’s Public Budgeting and Finance Book Series. His research focuses on public budgeting and finance in the context of social equity budgeting and the fiscal health of local governments. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Public Administration Review, and the American Review of Public Administration.

• 1 Introduction and Setting of the Stage SECTION I: Developing Skills for the Craft 2 Surveying the Literature on Being a Successful Teacher in Public Affairs 3 Teaching Undergraduate Public Affairs Students 4 Teaching Public Affairs Students at the MPA Level 5 Mentorship and Inclusive Teaching in Public Administration 6 Teaching Effectively Online 7 How to Teach Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility 8 Third Culture Professors SECTION II: Becoming Experts in the Craft 9 Becoming an Expert in the Craft 10 Becoming an Expert Teacher: Turn It Inside Out 11 Teaching With an Informed Mind and Relentless Curiosity 12 Learning How to Teach, Teaching How to Learn 13 Practicing Curiosity as an Instructor, a Scholar, and an Individual 14 Becoming an Engaged Instructor in the MPA Classroom 15 Learning to Be a Teacher 16 Concluding Thoughts on the Craft of Teaching

“There has never been a more crucial time for us to teach at the apex of our expertise. The Craft of Teaching in Public Affairs delivers tangible, thought-provoking pedagogical insights for any good public affairs instructor who wants to be great. This is a must read for the modern classroom.”Hillary J. Knepper, Professor/Associate Provost for Student Success, Pace University, USA“This is an excellent resource for faculty interested in honing the craft of teaching Public Affairs. While there are journals that cover the topic, this outstanding book from respected public administration faculty across the globe condenses years of research knowledge about teaching public affairs into an easily accessibl e guide for faculty and graduate students. This is a must for PA faculty and Ph.D. programs in Public Affairs/Administration.”Doug Goodman, Professor & Director, School of Public Administration, the University of Central Florida, USA“The Craft of Teaching in Public Affairs fills a major gap in our knowledge about teaching in public affairs, an applied field that influences outcomes significant to societies worldwide. As I read the book, I warmed quickly to three features – its comprehensiveness, reliance on evidence, and inclusion of sage advice from award-winning public-affairs teachers. I am grateful to have this book in my collection. It is a great tool for learning about my most important role, teacher.”James L. Perry, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

William Hatcher is a professor of political science and public administration and chair of the Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University, USA. He serves as a co-editor of the Routledge series on Public Affairs Education. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Public Affairs Education, Public Administration Review, the American Journal of Public Health, and the American Review of Public Administration. He is the author of The Curious Public Administrator (Routledge, 2022).Beth M. Rauhaus is a professor and department head of Political Science at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA. She recently served as the MPA Program Coordinator at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. Much of her research explores gender representation, equity, and diversity in the public sector. She currently serves on the editorial board for the American Review of Public Administration, the Journal of Public Affairs Education, Administrative Theory & Praxis, and Public Personnel Management.Bruce D. McDonald III is a professor of public budgeting and finance and director of the School of Public Service at Old Dominion University, USA. He also serves as an editor-in-chief of Public Administration, a co-editor-in-chief of the Public Finance Journal, and an editor of both Routledge’s Public Affairs Education Book Series and Routledge’s Public Budgeting and Finance Book Series. His research focuses on public budgeting and finance in the context of social equity budgeting and the fiscal health of local governments. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Public Administration Review, and the American Review of Public Administration.

• 1 Introduction and Setting of the Stage SECTION I: Developing Skills for the Craft 2 Surveying the Literature on Being a Successful Teacher in Public Affairs 3 Teaching Undergraduate Public Affairs Students 4 Teaching Public Affairs Students at the MPA Level 5 Mentorship and Inclusive Teaching in Public Administration 6 Teaching Effectively Online 7 How to Teach Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility 8 Third Culture Professors SECTION II: Becoming Experts in the Craft 9 Becoming an Expert in the Craft 10 Becoming an Expert Teacher: Turn It Inside Out 11 Teaching With an Informed Mind and Relentless Curiosity 12 Learning How to Teach, Teaching How to Learn 13 Practicing Curiosity as an Instructor, a Scholar, and an Individual 14 Becoming an Engaged Instructor in the MPA Classroom 15 Learning to Be a Teacher 16 Concluding Thoughts on the Craft of Teaching

“There has never been a more crucial time for us to teach at the apex of our expertise. The Craft of Teaching in Public Affairs delivers tangible, thought-provoking pedagogical insights for any good public affairs instructor who wants to be great. This is a must read for the modern classroom.”Hillary J. Knepper, Professor/Associate Provost for Student Success, Pace University, USA“This is an excellent resource for faculty interested in honing the craft of teaching Public Affairs. While there are journals that cover the topic, this outstanding book from respected public administration faculty across the globe condenses years of research knowledge about teaching public affairs into an easily accessibl e guide for faculty and graduate students. This is a must for PA faculty and Ph.D. programs in Public Affairs/Administration.”Doug Goodman, Professor & Director, School of Public Administration, the University of Central Florida, USA“The Craft of Teaching in Public Affairs fills a major gap in our knowledge about teaching in public affairs, an applied field that influences outcomes significant to societies worldwide. As I read the book, I warmed quickly to three features – its comprehensiveness, reliance on evidence, and inclusion of sage advice from award-winning public-affairs teachers. I am grateful to have this book in my collection. It is a great tool for learning about my most important role, teacher.”James L. Perry, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

William Hatcher is a professor of political science and public administration and chair of the Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University, USA. He serves as a co-editor of the Routledge series on Public Affairs Education. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Public Affairs Education, Public Administration Review, the American Journal of Public Health, and the American Review of Public Administration. He is the author of The Curious Public Administrator (Routledge, 2022).Beth M. Rauhaus is a professor and department head of Political Science at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, USA. She recently served as the MPA Program Coordinator at Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. Much of her research explores gender representation, equity, and diversity in the public sector. She currently serves on the editorial board for the American Review of Public Administration, the Journal of Public Affairs Education, Administrative Theory & Praxis, and Public Personnel Management.Bruce D. McDonald III is a professor of public budgeting and finance and director of the School of Public Service at Old Dominion University, USA. He also serves as an editor-in-chief of Public Administration, a co-editor-in-chief of the Public Finance Journal, and an editor of both Routledge’s Public Affairs Education Book Series and Routledge’s Public Budgeting and Finance Book Series. His research focuses on public budgeting and finance in the context of social equity budgeting and the fiscal health of local governments. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Public Administration Review, and the American Review of Public Administration.

• 1 Introduction and Setting of the Stage SECTION I: Developing Skills for the Craft 2 Surveying the Literature on Being a Successful Teacher in Public Affairs 3 Teaching Undergraduate Public Affairs Students 4 Teaching Public Affairs Students at the MPA Level 5 Mentorship and Inclusive Teaching in Public Administration 6 Teaching Effectively Online 7 How to Teach Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility 8 Third Culture Professors SECTION II: Becoming Experts in the Craft 9 Becoming an Expert in the Craft 10 Becoming an Expert Teacher: Turn It Inside Out 11 Teaching With an Informed Mind and Relentless Curiosity 12 Learning How to Teach, Teaching How to Learn 13 Practicing Curiosity as an Instructor, a Scholar, and an Individual 14 Becoming an Engaged Instructor in the MPA Classroom 15 Learning to Be a Teacher 16 Concluding Thoughts on the Craft of Teaching

“There has never been a more crucial time for us to teach at the apex of our expertise. The Craft of Teaching in Public Affairs delivers tangible, thought-provoking pedagogical insights for any good public affairs instructor who wants to be great. This is a must read for the modern classroom.”Hillary J. Knepper, Professor/Associate Provost for Student Success, Pace University, USA“This is an excellent resource for faculty interested in honing the craft of teaching Public Affairs. While there are journals that cover the topic, this outstanding book from respected public administration faculty across the globe condenses years of research knowledge about teaching public affairs into an easily accessibl e guide for faculty and graduate students. This is a must for PA faculty and Ph.D. programs in Public Affairs/Administration.”Doug Goodman, Professor & Director, School of Public Administration, the University of Central Florida, USA“The Craft of Teaching in Public Affairs fills a major gap in our knowledge about teaching in public affairs, an applied field that influences outcomes significant to societies worldwide. As I read the book, I warmed quickly to three features – its comprehensiveness, reliance on evidence, and inclusion of sage advice from award-winning public-affairs teachers. I am grateful to have this book in my collection. It is a great tool for learning about my most important role, teacher.”James L. Perry, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomington, USA