Auburn
Assistant/Associate Professor, Public Administration
Auburn, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Public AdministrationPosting Number:
P1840FPosition Summary InformationThe Auburn University Department of Political Science seeks to hire two advanced assistant/associate professor faculty to support its undergraduate and graduate public administration offerings to begin August 16, 2025.Candidates must be able to offer courses in public administration in person and online at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be broadly trained in public administration and/or public policy. We seek individuals who can contribute extensively to the NASPAA-accredited MPA program's core curriculum offerings and our Ph.D. and undergraduate public administration programs. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester for at least the first three years of appointment.We seek candidates who must be able to contribute teaching and/or research capabilities in some combination of the following areas: Public management/public administration theory, public budgeting and finance, public personnel administration, and local government administration. In addition, candidates who can also teach courses and/or conduct research in environmental policy and management, intergovernmental relations, or comparative public administration are desired.Auburn University is an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 research institution, enrolling more than 33,000 students. It is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked it among the top 50 public universities in the country. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, positive work environment, student engagement, and beautiful campus.The Political Science Department maintains a faculty of 30 tenured and tenure-track members and offers undergraduate degrees in political science, health services administration, and public administration; a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with graduate certificates in Election Administration, Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance, Economic Development and Global Public Service; a Master of Community Planning (MCP), and a Ph.D. program in Public Administration and Public Policy.Minimum QualificationsPh.D. in public administration, public policy, or related field conferred by August 16, 2025. Candidates with professional experience in public administration, public or nonprofit management, experience teaching online and in-person classes, experience teaching public administration and/or nonprofit management courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, evidence of a record of commitment to student success at the college level through substantial and continued effectiveness in teaching, advising, and other student-related responsibilities are highly desired. Candidates must strongly indicate the ability to achieve future research productivity in appropriate academic journals. Candidates with experience as members/chairs of dissertation committees are also highly desired.The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.Desired QualificationsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsReview of applications will begin on October 15, 2024, and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected. To apply, visit
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48668 . Candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, an official transcript of all graduate work, contact information for three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching ability, a research statement, and a writing sample.Direct questions to Dr. John C. Morris, Public Administration Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University AL, 36849. Email:
jcm0143@auburn.edu . The department's website may be found at
https://cla.auburn.edu/polisci/ .Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please see
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/
for more details.Posting Detail InformationOpen Date:
[Not provided]Close Date:
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.Open Until Filled:
YesReferences required for this position?
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Assistant/Associate Professor, Public AdministrationPosting Number:
P1840FPosition Summary InformationThe Auburn University Department of Political Science seeks to hire two advanced assistant/associate professor faculty to support its undergraduate and graduate public administration offerings to begin August 16, 2025.Candidates must be able to offer courses in public administration in person and online at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be broadly trained in public administration and/or public policy. We seek individuals who can contribute extensively to the NASPAA-accredited MPA program's core curriculum offerings and our Ph.D. and undergraduate public administration programs. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester for at least the first three years of appointment.We seek candidates who must be able to contribute teaching and/or research capabilities in some combination of the following areas: Public management/public administration theory, public budgeting and finance, public personnel administration, and local government administration. In addition, candidates who can also teach courses and/or conduct research in environmental policy and management, intergovernmental relations, or comparative public administration are desired.Auburn University is an elite, top-tier Carnegie R1 research institution, enrolling more than 33,000 students. It is one of the nation's premier public land-grant institutions. In 2024, U.S. News and World Report ranked it among the top 50 public universities in the country. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, positive work environment, student engagement, and beautiful campus.The Political Science Department maintains a faculty of 30 tenured and tenure-track members and offers undergraduate degrees in political science, health services administration, and public administration; a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with graduate certificates in Election Administration, Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance, Economic Development and Global Public Service; a Master of Community Planning (MCP), and a Ph.D. program in Public Administration and Public Policy.Minimum QualificationsPh.D. in public administration, public policy, or related field conferred by August 16, 2025. Candidates with professional experience in public administration, public or nonprofit management, experience teaching online and in-person classes, experience teaching public administration and/or nonprofit management courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, evidence of a record of commitment to student success at the college level through substantial and continued effectiveness in teaching, advising, and other student-related responsibilities are highly desired. Candidates must strongly indicate the ability to achieve future research productivity in appropriate academic journals. Candidates with experience as members/chairs of dissertation committees are also highly desired.The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.Desired QualificationsSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsReview of applications will begin on October 15, 2024, and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected. To apply, visit
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48668 . Candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, an official transcript of all graduate work, contact information for three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching ability, a research statement, and a writing sample.Direct questions to Dr. John C. Morris, Public Administration Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, 7080 Haley Center, Auburn University AL, 36849. Email:
jcm0143@auburn.edu . The department's website may be found at
https://cla.auburn.edu/polisci/ .Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please see
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/
for more details.Posting Detail InformationOpen Date:
[Not provided]Close Date:
[Not provided]EEO Statement:
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.Open Until Filled:
YesReferences required for this position?
YesIf yes, minimum number requested:
3
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