TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Tenure Track Assistant Professor The Department of Public Administration at Villanova University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Public Administration, beginning in the Fall semester of 2025. We welcome applicants with training in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Management, Public Affairs, Political Science, and related fields. We are especially interested in a future colleague whose research and teaching interests include subject areas such as public policy and management, policy analysis, or intergovernmental affairs. Additional expertise or interest in environmental policy is highly desirable. Villanova is a Catholic University sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Position Summary Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching on-campus and online graduate courses in our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and in our undergraduate level Public Service and Administration major and minor. We seek a colleague who is able to work with our diverse student body and embraces our Villanova University and Department of Public Administration mission. The successful candidate will teach in the areas of Public Policy and Analysis, Urban Policy, or Public Sector Management. Additionally, the ability to develop and teach special topics courses, such as grants management or courses in environmental policy, would be highly valued. We offer a 2-2 teaching load for the first year. For the subsequent two years, the teaching load increases to 3-2. After a successful Third Year Review, a one-semester sabbatical is available in the fourth year, and the 3-2 teaching load may be continued for another three years contingent on one’s publication record. Minimum Qualifications We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to teaching and supporting diverse learners. A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, or related fields must be conferred before the beginning of Fall 2025. Preference will be given to applicants who show promise of a strong record of publication and evidence of in-person and online teaching effectiveness. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Application Process Applications are to be submitted through PeopleAdmin, available at https://.../ . The application should include: detailed letter of application indicating teaching and research interests graduate school transcripts (these may be unofficial transcripts, but note that official graduate and at least a copy of undergraduate transcripts will be required before final approval) statement of teaching philosophy statement of research agenda curriculum vitae three letters of recommendation writing sample syllabus and summary of teaching evaluations (if you have taught a course) Documents that cannot be submitted electronically should be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Danielle Gadson, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Villanova University, Garey Hall G43, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova PA 19085-1699. All materials must be received by December 1, 2024. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Danielle Gadson at ... . Posting Details Posting Number: ...F Position Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position Type: Faculty Location: Villanova, PA Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants Work Schedule: full-time/9-months Department: 192 - Public Administration Posting Date: 10/23/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 12/01/2024 Salary Posting Information: Competitive. Salary Band: Job Classification: faculty References Needed Minimum Number of References Needed: 3 Maximum Number of References Needed: 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents needed to complete your application: Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Letters of Reference (uploaded by applicant) Resume / Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Summary of Teaching Evaluations Transcripts Writing Sample/Publications Statement of Research Interests #J-18808-Ljbffr