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Public Administration - Assistant Professor

Employer
School of Public Affairs
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Sep 26, 2022

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The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) seeks to hire a full-time (9-month academic year) tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Administration to start August 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in both the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (BAPA) and the Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs, as well as maintain an active research agenda and publication record. Depending on background, the candidate may also teach in the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and/or and PhD in Public Affairs programs. We are searching in the broad area of public administration/management, and we are open to various sub-field areas of expertise. Interest in social equity, civil society, social vulnerabilities, nonprofit management, collaborative governance, emergency management, urban/local government, and/or performance management would be particularly valuable. As part of our commitment to being a public affairs school in a public urban research university, we particularly encourage candidates whose research agenda is community-based and/or urban-focused, although we will consider all qualified applicants. The normal class teaching load is 2:2. Applicants should be willing to teach in both face-to- face and online formats. Additional summer teaching opportunities may be available for additional compensation. SPA is seeking candidates who want to contribute to the dynamic efforts among faculty to support and expand our research, impact and funding, as we continue to be recognized as a top public affairs school. Faculty are committed to working collaboratively and in support of making an impact on the field of public affairs and more broadly, the public sector. We are also committed to graduating high quality students who have the best experiences in the classroom, working alongside faculty in research, and making an impact as graduates who employers seek to hire. We expect that this candidate will quickly become part of an energetic effort to produce the best research and teaching in the field. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have completed a research Ph.D. in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Public Administration or a closely related field by July 1, 2023. A JD degree will not substitute for a Ph.D. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire Preferred Qualifications: One or more publications in indexed academic journals (may be co-authored) Experience teaching as the instructor of record for at least one course at the undergraduate and/or graduate level Competencies: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/moresearch.ftl?lang=en. Refer to requisition number: 27001. Questions about the position should be directed to search committee chair, Associate Professor, John Ronquillo - John.Ronquillo@ucdenver.edu Please direct questions about the application process and application materials to SPA Faculty Affairs Administrator, Chris Smith (Chris.Smith@ucdenver.edu). Application Materials Instructions: Required Application Materials: T1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) 4. The #1 goal in the University's new strategic plan is to be the nation's first equity-serving institution. In the letter of interest, applicants should speak to how this goal relates to their research, teaching, and service. Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process. Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact The Chronicle of Higher Education. Category: , Keywords: Public Administration - Assistant Professor

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