Assistant Professor, Public Policy, John Glenn College of Public Affairs

Department:

John Glenn | Office of the Dean

Position Overview

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Autumn 2025. Research and teaching interests should focus on public policy, broadly construed to include policy analysis, policy or program evaluation, and policymaking or implementation processes. Applicants’ research may focus on any policy area and employ any methodological approach (qualitative or quantitative). We welcome applicants with training in related social science disciplines, including (but not limited to) economics, political science, public administration, public policy, psychology, and sociology.

The Glenn College is looking for applicants with the potential to become productive and impactful researchers, effective teachers, and conscientious and engaged community members. Salary and benefits are competitive. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who require work authorization.

Performance Objectives

• Publish high-quality scholarship in high-impact policy and disciplinary journals.
• Effectively teach core and elective courses in the Glenn College’s undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs.
• Engage in service to the college, university, community, and professional associations of policy and disciplinary scholars.

Education and Experience Requirements

Qualified applicants must have or be on track to complete before starting the position, a Ph.D. in social science disciplines, including (but not limited to) economics, political science, public administration, public policy, psychology, and sociology. Relevant prior professional/management experience is valued but not required for the position.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application via Workday https://osujoblinks.com/7org

Once you start the application you will need to fill it out to completion and upload all required materials. Note that you will not be able to edit your application or materials after submission. Application materials must include the following:

• Cover letter describing how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vita (CV)
• Statement of research
• Statement of teaching
• Three letters of reference (which need not be tailored for this position)
• Writing sample (recent article, working paper, or dissertation chapter)

The application deadline is November 1, 2024. We will review all applications submitted by the deadline. Please email the chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Professor Stéphane Lavertu at [email protected] if you have questions about the position.

The College

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs is ranked 16th in the nation and #1 in Ohio among 271 Public Affairs schools by U.S. News and World Report. This marks the college’s 10th year within the top 10% of public affairs graduate professional programs in the country. The college is also ranked among our peers in the following specialty areas: public management and leadership (7), nonprofit management (9), local government (18), social policy (19), public policy analysis (20), urban policy (22), and public finance and budgeting (25). Additionally, The Ohio State University ranked No. 5 internationally and No. 1 in the U.S. in public administration according to ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University. 

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.