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Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Public The College of Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the James Madison College (JMC) at Michigan State University seek a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Public Information.
The ideal candidate would have a strong academic background in communication and a concentration in public policy, with a particular emphasis on the role of communication in the portrayal, identification, analysis and resolution of public policy problems. He or she would have experience or expertise in government public information, political advocacy, issues management, or government-media relations, with applications in such areas as homeland security, public health, international relations, technology, commerce, or environment.
The position is jointly appointed in CAS (75%) and JMC (25%). Within CAS, the appointment could be in any of three units, depending upon the candidate’s experience and interests: Advertising, Public Relations, and Retailing; Communication; or Journalism.
The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, names of three references, and evidence or potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship. An earned doctorate is required. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled for August, 2006. Please address questions to the search committee chair, Teresa Mastin (517) 432-8377, or mastinte@msu.edu. Send application materials to: Ellen Gillie, College of Communication Arts & Sciences, 287 Communication Arts & Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824.
Female and minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
MSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
Assistant or Associate Professor Re-advertisement
Public Administration Program and Hawai‘i
Research Center for Futures Studies, position number 84818, College
of Social Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, 9-month
appointment, permanent, full-time, tenure track, general funds, to
begin 08/01/2006. Position is tenurable in Public Administration and
has shared responsibilities with the Center, which is located in the
Department of Political Science. Public Administration offers an MPA
and graduate certificate emphasizing cohort and interdisciplinary
education. Faculty members regularly teach with colleagues. The
Program is built around an intensive first-year that
features a cross-disciplinary two-semester curriculum
based on a modular design. The second year features concentration
courses, practicum experiences, and a finishing capstone. Students
come from Hawai‘i, the U.S. Mainland, and Asia-Pacific countries.
For more information visit www.puba.hawaii.edu. The Hawai‘i Research
Center for Futures Studies engages in futures research and offers
courses within Political Science. For more information visit
www.futures.hawaii.edu.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY Missouri State University
The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. Applicant's primary field of expertise should be in not-for-profit management. The secondary field is open, but preference will be given to those candidates whose interests and expertise lie in some combination of the following subfields: public policy, intergovernmental relations, and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s). The successful candidate will teach in the Department’s NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program. The appointment begins in August, 2006. Applicants should have completed a doctorate in Political Science, Public Administration, or related discipline by the date of appointment.
The faculty teaching load is three courses per semester, and all faculty members of the department share a responsibility for teaching an introductory American Government course. The Department has 18 full-time faculty members and over 250 undergraduate majors and over 50 graduate students enrolled in two graduate programs, the Master of Public Administration and the Master of International Affairs and Administration.
Missouri State is a selective-admissions metropolitan university with a statewide mission in Public Affairs. With 20,000 students, 140 undergraduate and 43 graduate programs, and facilities that are ranked among the finest in the state, Missouri State offers the opportunities and advantages of Missouri’s second-largest university.
Consideration of applicants begins February 1, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Send a formal application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching and research interests, three letters of reference, a representative sample of written work, and teaching evaluations (if available) to: Beat Kernen, Head, Political Science Department, Missouri State University, 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897.
Missouri State also requires an Authorization Form to be completed as part of your application. The form can be found at http://www.missouristate.edu/academicopenings/AuthorizationForm.pdf.
Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
University at Albany/SUNY Center for Technology in Government Post-Doctoral Research Associate
The Center for Technology in Government is seeking candidates for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position. The successful candidate will be a member of one or more research teams. Responsibilities include participating in the design and execution of field research and coordination of project activities with other Center work. Assignments will include evaluation of research design alternatives, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and presentation and reporting of results, plus research management tasks including supervising research assistants, maintaining the integrity of data resources, and liaison with research sponsors and participating agencies.
Qualifications: · A doctorate in a social science or management discipline related to public administration, information science, or organizational studies. · Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative social science research methods. · Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative social science research methods. · Experience in field research, preferably in government settings and/or involving information technology use. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · A peer-reviewed research publication record is desirable. · Experience in management of funded projects is desirable.
Recently graduated individuals interested in the above position should submit a letter of application, resume and three names and contact information of references by December 15, 2005, to: Dr. Theresa A. Pardo, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany/SUNY, 1535 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. This post-doctoral research associate position will be a one-year appointment with possible renewal; it is contingent upon funding.
Texas State
Position Description (responsibilities/duties) Texas State University-San Marcos invites nominations and applications for a tenure –track, generalist, faculty position in Public Administration, at the Assistant Professor level. Candidate must be qualified to teach in large, highly diverse, public administration programs at both the undergraduate (BPA) and graduate, NASPAA accredited, MPA levels. Candidates with interest in working with diverse populations of students are encouraged to apply. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Required: 1) Earned doctorate in Public Administration, Political Science or related field by date of hire; 2) Able to teach at on campus and off-campus locations; 3) Able to teach day and night courses Preferred: 1) demonstrated ability in scholarly research; 2) one or more years of administrative experience in the public or non-profit sector; 3) demonstrated academic or experiential background in finance, personnel, management, and public policy; 4) demonstrated ability to work with diverse student body; 5) record of teaching experience in higher education in public administration or related field; 6) demonstrated ability to use technology in the classroom; 7) effective interpersonal skills. Application Procedures
Dr. Patricia Shields, Director MPA
Program Texas State University-San Marcos Texas State University-San Marcos is a doctoral granting university located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor, the largest campus in the Texas State University System, and the 6th largest in the state. Texas State’s 26,783 students choose from 115 undergraduate and 84 masters and 6 Ph.D. programs offered by seven colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, and Science), the University College, and The Graduate College. With a diverse campus community including over 27% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 20 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In the fall of 2004, there are 745 full-time faculty and 1,614 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. Texas State recently completed a successful $74 million capital campaign that provided additional resources to enrich the academic environment. For FY 2004, Texas State had estimated total revenues of nearly $271,000,000 and research and public service expenditures of more than $20,000,000. The Alkek Library has over 3.4 million pieces in its collection, including more than 1.3 million titles. Texas State is also the lead institution of a multi-institution teaching center offering several programs in the greater north Austin area. Additional information about the university and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://www.txstate.edu. Personnel Policies:
FACULTY RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
The University of Arkansas invites applications for full-time faculty appointments at the Clinton School of Public Service, to begin July 2006 or thereafter. The appointments will be primarily at the (tenure-track) Assistant Professor level, although rank is open.
The Clinton School faculty will have unique opportunities for leadership roles in public service teaching/learning, research/scholarship, and professional practice during the formative years of the School and its Master of Public Service (M.P.S.) degree program. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates having significant public service experience and strong qualifications in relevant academic disciplines and/or cross-disciplinary program areas. Preference will be given to candidates who are equipped to teach (and enthusiastically are interested in teaching) in at least one of the M.P.S. first-year core courses; who have exceptional promise in conducting and communicating research that is relevant to public service practitioners and scholars; and who have a commitment to advising/mentoring M.P.S. degree students. Candidates should have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
The Clinton School of Public Service, under the leadership of Dean David Pryor, former U.S. Senator and Governor, promotes a vision of world leaders who will work with others to build healthy, engaged, and vibrant communities. Its mission is to educate and prepare individuals for public service careers that incorporate a strategic vision, an authentic voice, and a commitment to the common good. Located adjacent to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library, the Clinton School also works closely with the William J. Clinton Foundation to achieve the School’s vision and mission.
Each application for a Clinton School faculty appointment should include an introductory letter describing the applicant’s graduate teaching experience, public service research agenda, public service experience (local, national, and/or international), and other qualifications identified in this announcement, as well as a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of four references (at least two academic references, and at least one public service practitioner reference). These application materials, preferably submitted electronically, should be sent to Dianne Kelly, University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, Sturgis Hall, 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201, whose e-mail address is ddkelly@clintonschool.uasys.edu. The Clinton School will begin reviewing applications in November 2005. Applications are welcome until the faculty appointments are made. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women and minority candidates.
Please see http://www.clintonschool.uasys.edu for additional information about the Clinton School, including its M.P.S. degree program and the inaugural 2005 class.
Thomas
A. Bruce
CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL
SCIENCE
The Department of Political Science at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair. Appointment will be effective August 21, 2006. Areas of specialization are open. Successful candidates must have a distinguished record in research, publication, teaching, and professional service. Significant administrative experience and experience in securing outside grants are desirable. Candidates must be qualified for appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure. Leadership and experience in furthering excellence in liberal arts undergraduate education and developing graduate programs -- especially within the context of a doctoral-granting institution -- are strongly desirable. Screening begins January 10, 2006; the position will remain open until filled.
The twenty-person department emphasizes excellent teaching, quality research, and a tradition of service to the community, the university, and the discipline. The department offers the BA and BS degrees at the undergraduate level, a NASPAA accredited MPA at the graduate level, and is an important contributor to the (MAIS) Master of Arts in International Studies and a planned Security Studies masters program. More information about the department can be found at its home page: http://www.ecu.edu/polsci.
ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina, a city of 68,000 located 100 miles east of Raleigh. ECU is the third largest and fastest growing of the 16 UNC campuses, with a student population in excess of 23,000. East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting a disability accommodation should call the ECU Office of Disability Support Services at 252-737-1016 (Voice/TTY/Relay). Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Please send a letter of application outlining administrative philosophy and major accomplishments, a curriculum vita, and graduate transcripts (official transcript required upon employment) to: Dr. Richard Ericson, Search Committee Chair, c/o Department of Political Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4353. Three current references must be provided on request.
Wright State University Associate Professor or Professor
The Department of Urban Affairs and Geography at Wright State University invites applications for a senior faculty position in our Master of Public Administration and undergraduate Urban Affairs programs. Minimum requirements include a doctoral degree in Public Administration or a closely related field; the rank of Associate Professor or Professor; a demonstrated record of successful teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels; a commitment to diversity; a civic engagement ethic; a strong record of internal or external service; and a record of demonstrated scholarship. Priority teaching areas include budgeting, fiscal administration and research methods. Preferred qualifications include the ability to teach one or more graduate and undergraduate courses with an international/comparative focus or administrative law; evidence of successful collaboration with state and local governments; evidence of leadership through professional service; and a continuous record of funded grants. The position begins Fall 2006.
Wright State University’s state-of-the-art facilities are located on a beautiful wooded setting in the Dayton metropolitan area. Dayton is recognized for its innovation in public administration and the Dayton metropolitan area provides abundant opportunities for scholarship and professional service. The Department of Urban Affairs and Geography offers the only NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program in southwest Ohio. Demonstrating a strong commitment to community engagement, the Department also provides oversight to the Center for Urban and Public Affairs, one of seven research centers in Ohio’s Urban University Program.
Interested candidates should send a letter addressing the qualifications listed above, curriculum vitae, evidence of high-quality teaching standards, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Urban Affairs and Geography, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001. For more information, visit www.wright.edu/cupa/department.htm. Review of applications will begin Friday, December 2, 2005.
Faculty Position Announcement Grand Valley State University
Public Management/Urban and Regional Affairs The School of Public and Nonprofit Administration (SPNA) at Grand Valley State University (www.gvsu.edu) invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrable potential for excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching, scholarly productivity in pursuit of a substantive research agenda, and enthusiasm for community-based service. Desirable teaching, research, and service interests include: public policy, public management, human resources administration, conflict management, state and local government administration. Applicants should hold an earned doctorate by August 2006.
Based in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, the twelve-member SPNA faculty serves 170 full and part-time students in a NASPAA-accredited MPA with concentrations in public management, urban and regional policy and planning, nonprofit management and leadership, health care administration and criminal justice.
Other SPNA offerings include a Masters in Health Administration, a graduate certificate in nonprofit administration, an undergraduate major in public administration, undergraduate minors in both public administration and nonprofit management, and American Humanics certification.
Grand Valley State University is a public, comprehensive university of over 22,000 students serving West Michigan from its campuses in Allendale and downtown Grand Rapids and centers in Holland, Muskegon and Traverse City.
Applicants should submit a letter of application (including a statement of teaching philosophy), an example of recent research, a curriculum vita, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. All applications received by November 21, 2005 will be given full consideration but the search will continue until the position is filled. The salary is competitive. The application package should be sent to:
Dr. Richard Jelier School of Public and Nonprofit Administration Grand Valley State University 401 W. Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 331-6575 Fax: (616) 331-7120 Internet: jelierr@gvsu.edu University of North Texas Research Associate in Emergency Administration
The Department of Public Administration invites applications for a full-time Research Associate position in the Center for Emergency Management to begin January 1, 2006. Primary responsibilities include assisting the faculty to (1) identify federal and foundation funding sources pertinent to disasters, emergency management, and homeland security, (2) complete and submit sound research proposals to funding agencies, and (3) manage grant budgets and meet reporting and documentation requirements. This is a benefits-eligible, twelve-month, non faculty appointment, and the salary is highly competitive based on experience. Prospective candidates should hold at least a master’s degree in emergency/public administration or a related field and have a demonstrated record of experience in grants administration.
To ensure full consideration, candidates should submit a letter of application describing their experience with acquiring and administering grants, vita, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Review of completed files begins December 1, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be mailed to Research Associate Search Committee, Department of Public Administration, P.O. Box 310617, Denton, TX 76203-0617. Information about the emergency administration and planning program may be obtained at www.unt.edu/eadp/.
The University of North Texas, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has 32,000 students. The department’s Emergency Administration and Planning program is the nation’s premier undergraduate degree in the field, and the MPA program is ranked 10th nationally in the area of city management in US News & World Report’s most recent ranking. In addition to the BS, MPA, and PhD degree programs, the Department of Public Administration sponsors the Center for Public Management with professional staff that provides continuing education opportunities to public managers, particularly in public finance. UNT is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer; applications from women and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged.
Kent State University Assistant Professor
Faculty Position Announcement
E-Mail: rsmith@mail.unomaha.edu. . Tenure Track Position The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at the University of South Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in public administration to begin Fall 2006. Applicants should have teaching and research interests in one or more of the following areas: budgeting/public finance, organizational theory and behavior, and personnel management. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in political science and criminal justice and the MPA. Commitment to new instructional technologies, sponsored and published research, and engagement with the community is expected of applicants. An earned Ph.D. or D.P.A. in political science, public administration, or public policy is required. USA is the only major public university on the upper Gulf Coast and is committed to partnership with the communities it serves. Mobile, which has a population of more than one million within a 100-mile radius, is the oldest city in Alabama and diverse in culture. Consideration of applications will begin December 5, 2005. Send letter of application, official transcripts, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Dr. Sam Fisher, Search Committee, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, The University of South Alabama, Humanities Building 226, Mobile, Alabama, 36688. Visit us on the web at http://www.southalabama.edu/poliscie. AA/EEO/M/F/D --------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Sam Fisher Dept. of Political Science and Criminal Justice HUMB233 U. of South Alabama Mobile, AL 36688 Phone: 251-460-7204 Fax: 251-460-6567 E-mail: sfisher@jaguar1.usouthal.edu Homepage: http://homepage.mac.com/samfisher/
FACULTY SEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, seeks applicants with teaching and research interests in public administration for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are especially interested in a scholar with expertise in one or more of the following areas of study and/or practice: (a) homeland security, (b) nonprofit management, (c) budgeting, or (d) human resources management and administration.
The Levin College has been ranked second in the nation for the study of city management/urban policy in the last three surveys by U.S. News and World Report. The College offers nine academic degrees, four dual degrees; several certificate programs and is home to 12 research centers. For additional information please refer to our webpage: www.urban.csuohio.edu
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in public administration, political science, or an allied field relevant to the preferred areas of expertise, or expect to have completed all the requirements for their doctoral degree by August 2006. A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education is necessary.
Review of applications will begin November 15th, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. All candidates should send a statement of interest (addressing both research and teaching), a curriculum vita, and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Jennifer Alexander, Chair, PA Search Committee c/o Office of the Dean, College of Urban Affairs Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Avenue, UR 335 Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Cleveland State University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
FACULTY SEARCH The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University is seeking a faculty member who will direct the college’s Center for Housing Research and Policy. The position will be filled at either the Associate or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will start in August, 2006.
The Center for Housing Research and Policy has a strong record of research and policy development in the study of critical housing supply and demand issues, inventory and analysis of the region's housing stock and its conditions, and housing directions and trends useful for core city neighborhood and inner-ring suburban revitalization. The new director will continue these research areas and help build the center toward national prominence in research and policy development in one or more of the areas listed in the preferred qualifications below. The incumbent will direct the center and teach two courses per year. External funding may be used to offset some teaching responsibilities. Additional information about the Center can be found at http://urban.csuohio.edu/housing.
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in planning, urban studies, urban policy, geography, regional science or other allied field relevant to housing or housing policy; an exemplary and sustained record of published research and external funding in a university setting; and experience in outreach to relevant local, state and national professional and applied communities.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to manage the existing research scope of the center; interest and experience in one or more of the following areas: sustainable settlements/development, real estate (re)development, housing technology, housing policy, or metropolitan housing market dynamics; a record of collaborative interdisciplinary research with faculty; ability to teach in the Master of Urban Planning, Design and Development program.
Review of applications will begin November 11, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. Please send a statement of interest (addressing both research and teaching), curriculum vita, a maximum of three relevant reprints, a sample syllabus, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Wendy A. Kellogg, Chair, Search
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Brown University
Assistant Professor of Education
[Submitted on 9/16/2005 1:12:17 PM with deadline of 11/30/2005]Case Western Reserve University
Professor - Open Rank
[Submitted on 8/19/2005 with deadline of 12/1/2005]Center for Adoption Research
Project Director
[Submitted on 9/6/2005 10:26:27 AM with deadline of 12/30/2005]Columbia University/National Center for Children in Poverty
Project Coordinator (Maternal and Child Health)
[Submitted on 8/25/2005 with deadline of 11/30/2005]Emory University
Post-Doc in Community Building and Social Change
[Submitted on 8/29/2005 with deadline of 11/15/2005]George Washington University
Associate or Full Professor
[Submitted on 8/23/2005 with deadline of 1/1/2006]Harvard University
Environmental Fellows at Harvard
[Submitted on 8/19/2005 with deadline of 1/15/2006]IMPAQ International, LLC
Research Associate
[Submitted on 9/14/2005 4:11:11 PM with deadline of 3/15/2006]KDI School of Public Policy and Management
Assistant/Associate Professor
[Submitted on 10/12/2004 with deadline of 12/31/2005]Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reseve University
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[Submitted on 8/25/2004 with deadline of 12/31/2005]NORC
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[Submitted on 10/27/2004 with deadline of 12/31/2005]NORC