Assistant Professor of Public Administration

The Department of Public Administration, in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at North Carolina State University (NC State), invites applications from highly-qualified candidates for two (2) tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2024. We seek applicants from a variety of fields within Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or related social science disciplines whose research and teaching interests represent expertise in Nonprofits, State and Local Government, or Science and Technology Policy, with a preference for candidates who demonstrate some degree of overlap among areas and applicants engaging in rigorous and innovative research methodologies.
 
Teaching responsibilities for both tenure-track positions will include graduate-level courses related to core offerings in the program and electives related to the areas of particular expertise of the selected candidate. The expected teaching load is two courses per semester (2-2 load), with the option of summer teaching. The successful candidate will also advise and mentor graduate students, which includes service on doctoral student committees. The MPA program’s mission serves pre- and in-service students, with most courses offered face-to-face in the evenings, although hybrid and online courses are also available. Ph.D. seminars are cohort-based and delivered on campus. A successful candidate will be prepared to engage students in active learning, as well as adapt their teaching styles to match the needs of our student body.
 
Applicants must have a PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or a related field by the time of appointment and must demonstrate: evidence of or strong potential for teaching excellence; strong research skills, including a record of and clear agenda for scholarly publication; and an orientation towards service to the university and broader academic and practitioner communities.
 
NC State is located in Raleigh, the state capital and heart of the Research Triangle, and is ranked regularly as one of the nation’s best places to live and work. The university is consistently ranked among the top 50 public universities in the country. The Department of Public Administration also enjoys a strong national reputation, with an active faculty and strong program rankings. SPIA, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at NC State, also houses the Department of Political Science, the Master of International Studies Program, the Public Safety Leadership Initiative, and the Leadership in the Public Sector degree completion program.
 
To apply, please visit http://jobs.ncsu.edu and search for posting# PG192618EP or go directly to the posting by visiting https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/184407.
 
Applicants should submit:

1. a cover letter discussing their research accomplishments and agenda;
2. a teaching statement describing teaching interests and philosophy;
3. a current curriculum vitae;
4. at least one example of scholarly writing;
5. sample syllabi;
6. teaching evaluations (if available); and
7. the names of three references with contact information. 

Screening will begin on 10-2-2023 and will continue until the position is filled. You may contact the search committee for this position at pubadmin_search@ncsu.edu.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
 
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.