Tenure Track Assistant ProfessorThe 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 SummaryPrimary 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 QualificationsWe 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 ProcessApplications are to be submitted through PeopleAdmin, available at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. The application should include:
detailed letter of application indicating teaching and research interestsgraduate 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 philosophystatement of research agendacurriculum vitaethree letters of recommendationwriting samplesyllabus 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 DetailsPosting Number: 20241177F
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 NeededMinimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents needed to complete your application: Cover Letter / Letter of InterestLetters of Reference (uploaded by applicant)Resume / Curriculum VitaeStatement of Teaching PhilosophySummary of Teaching EvaluationsTranscriptsWriting Sample/PublicationsStatement of Research Interests
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