Job title: Assistant Professor – Public Administration and American Politics
Company: East Tennessee State University
Job description: The Department of Political Science, International Affairs, and Public Administration at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track appointment at the level of assistant professor beginning August 15, 2024. We are seeking a candidate that can offer both graduate classes in the Public Administration core and classes in the undergraduate subfield of American Politics and Research Methods/Policy Analysis. We welcome any subfield, but City Management, Regional Planning, or Non-Profit Management are especially desired.
The appointment normally carries a 3/3 teaching load, shared between the graduate Public Administration program and the undergraduate Political Science program, and comes with generous startup funding designed to promote a promising research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publication. Candidates must also be capable of excellent teaching in graduate and undergraduate courses. Service to the department, university, profession, and community is also expected.
Our region is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers excellent schools, a low cost of living, and a wealth of outdoor activities. Johnson City is currently ranked #14 in “Best Small Place for Business and Careers” in the USA by Forbes and ranked #5 in “The 10 Least-Expensive Cities for Living in the U.S.A.” by Kiplinger. The Tri-Cities region is the fifth-largest Combined Statistical Area in Tennessee with an estimated 500,538 people.
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ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to teach in MPA Program and undergraduate political science program.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related discipline, with the ability to teach in both the MPA Program and the undergraduate political science program.
- ABD will be accepted if the graduation date is prior to August 1, 2024.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. subfields and teaching Public Administration, American Politics, and research methods.
Salary 53,000
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F00716P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 07/27/2023
Close Date 11/01/2023
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents * Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research
Optional Documents
East Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities. Full Non-Discrimination Policy …
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Expected salary: $53000 per year
Location: Tennessee
Job date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:18:48 GMT
