Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Public Administration

The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration (TSPPPA) at the George Washington University (GW) seeks applicants for two full-time, tenure-track positions that will start in the Fall of 2025. Both faculty appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor. The first position will be in a public administration or public policy field. The second position will specialize in policy with any relevant disciplinary background or policy interest. For both positions, we welcome applications from those with expertise or experience related to teaching program evaluation, public budgeting & finance, or research methods.

We seek applicants with the potential to establish a sustained program of academic research resulting in a strong publication record as evidenced by scholarly publications or works in progress. The persons hired for these positions will sustain strong research and publication records that can serve as a basis for tenure.  They will teach elective and/or required courses and mentor students in our Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Policy (MA-ESP), and/or Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration programs. The standard course load is four courses for the academic year for all professors. Assistant professors are expected to carry a minimal service load that includes service outside and internal to GW. 

The Trachtenberg School has a long reputation of excellence, offering two of the oldest public administration and public policy programs in the world. It is one of the few graduate-only Schools at GW and leverages its location in the Nation’s Capital to enhance student, alumni, and faculty experiences. Our award-winning faculty are recognized for their research expertise and teaching excellence. We pride ourselves on our pursuit of an inclusive culture that values excellence, humility, and compassion.  We consistently rank among the top 20 public affairs schools and have eight specialties ranked in the top 10% by US News and World Report. Our classes typically are under thirty students and our alumni network is strong and active.  

GW sits in the vibrant Foggy Bottom community within walking distance of the White House, World Bank, museums, world-class restaurants, and other amenities. As an R1 institution, the university boasts a robust community of scholars and numerous multi-disciplinary initiatives. It is home to many centers and institutes including the GW Institute of Public Policy, Alliance for a Sustainable Future, Global Food Institute, Center for Washington Area Studies, and Trachtenberg’s own Regulatory Studies Center.

To apply, please complete an online faculty application for Trachtenberg’s tenure-track assistant professor in a public administration or public policy field at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/114645, and the tenure-track assistant professor position specializing in policy at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/114644. Upload a cover letter indicating research and teaching interests and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a sample publication or job market paper, and teaching evaluations (if available). Applicants should also arrange for three academic letters of reference to be emailed to the Search Chair at [email protected]. Only complete applications will be considered. 

The review of applications will begin on October 15 and continue until the position is filled. More information about the Trachtenberg School is available at tspppa.gwu.edu. Questions about the position can be sent to Kate Rosa at [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, or a related field (e.g., economics, political science, etc.) by date of appointment or within one semester after appointment. Applicants must have the ability to teach core courses in our public administration (MPA), public policy (MPP), environmental and sustainability policy (MA-ESP), and/or Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration programs. As stated above, applicants must have the potential to establish a sustained program of academic research resulting in a strong publication record as evidenced by scholarly publications or works in progress.

Salary Range: $92,000 - $105,000

Benefits: These positions are eligible for full-time health benefits.  A full explanation of those benefits is available at https://hr.gwu.edu/health-benefits

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.