(2) Assistant Professors of Public Administration and Policy
Department
The Askew School of Public Administration and Policy is a core academic unit of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University. Located in Florida's capital city, the Askew School has repeatedly been recognized as one of the best MPA programs in the U.S. and as one of the top ten faculties internationally as measured by the number of refereed articles published in the journals of our field. Our affiliated centers include: The Center for Disaster Risk Policy, which does extensive consulting, training, and support in emergency management for domestic and international organizations; and the Florida Center for Public Management, which offers the nation's largest Certified Public Manager program state-wide with full-time trainers. The Askew School has also established a Social Justice and Innovation Lab, and a Sustainability and Governance Lab to foster research collaboration among faculty, students, and community leaders working on social justice issues and sustainability.
Responsibilities
The person hired will teach two (2) courses per semester for both Fall and Spring in an academic year. The successful candidate will be a core member of the school faculty engaged in research and collaboration, teaching in the MPA and PhD in Public Administration programs, and mentoring doctoral students.
Qualifications
The Askew School has an opening for two (2) tenure track Assistant Professor positions beginning in Fall 2025 with a specialization in social equity, qualitative methods, and/or nonprofit management. The successful candidate will be a core member of the school faculty engaged in research and collaboration, teaching in the MPA and PhD in Public Administration and Policy programs, and mentoring doctoral students. A PhD in public administration, public policy, or another related field, by the time of appointment is required.
Other Information
Applicants should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement,and a list of three references.
Contact Info
Inquiries should be directed to Danielle Atkins ([email protected]), Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2250.
University Information
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in this faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University by submitting a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and a list of three references to [email protected]. Please include “Assistant Professor Position” as the subject of the email. Application review will begin September 16th and continue until the position is filled.
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An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessedat:https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion (diversity.fsu.edu). In particular, the College of Social Sciences & Public Policyseeks individuals dedicated to excellence in teaching and research with a strong commitment to equity and inclusiveness,reflective of the diversity of our student body.The successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting. We especially encourage applications by individuals from underrepresented groups, with a demonstrated commitment to a culturally and intellectually diverse workplace.
If qualified and interested in this faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University by submitting a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, diversity statement, and a list of three references to [email protected]. Please include “Assistant Professor Position” as the subject of the email. Application review will begin September 16th and continue until the position is filled.
