The Department of Public Administration and Policy (DPAP) in the School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2024. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2024 in public administration, political science, or a related field.
Teaching responsibilities will include core and elective courses in the School’s highly ranked Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, and PhD degree programs. Possible courses include Introduction to Public Administration and the Policy Process, Organizational Analysis, Leadership, Public-Private Partnerships, Legal Basis for Public Administration, Project Management, Policy Process, Policy Implementation and others.
Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2024 in public administration, political science, or a related field. Candidates must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research and should be effective teachers. We welcome applications from candidates with an excellent record or promise of scholarly research and exceptional teaching in public administration and management. Possible research topics of interest include but are not limited to: public management, public administration and democracy, public administration and law, citizen voice and participation in governance, diversification of the public service and representative bureaucracy, public organizations and performance, public-private-nonprofit networked governance. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin on August 15th, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. All applications received by September 15, 2023, will receive full consideration. Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/128641 Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of up to three recently published articles and/or working papers, and three letters of recommendation (note: instead of letters, a list of references is sufficient if applicant currently holds tenure). Please email dpapsearch@american.edu if you have any questions.
American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu
Established in 1934, the School of Public Affairs offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the departments of Government; Justice, Law, & Criminology; and Public Administration & Policy. The Department of Public Administration & Policy offers five graduate degrees, an undergraduate minor, and several graduate certificates. Its programs are consistently ranked among the best in the field of public affairs by U.S. News & World Report Learn more about the School of Public Affairs at www.american.edu/spa and about the Department of Public Administration & Policy at www.american.edu/dpap
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.
American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.
American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety's services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online
