Assistant/Associate Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Public Administration and Public Policy

The Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (“O’Neill School” hereafter) at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) invites applications for a full-time faculty position in public administration and public policy. This position will be at the rank of either tenured Associate Professor or tenure-track Assistant Professor. The O’Neill School welcomes all areas of specialization which address society’s most pressing issues in a variety of domains such as sustainability, social problems, urban policy, social advocacy, or resilient communities. We foster an interdisciplinary scholarly environment and welcome applicants with a Ph.D. in related fields (e.g., public administration, public policy, political science, sociology, economics). The successful candidate will be expected to deliver courses within the core curriculum of our NASPAA-accredited Masters of Public Affairs program.

The start date of the position is August 1, 2023. Candidates seeking to apply at the Assistant Professor rank must have completed their Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Candidates seeking to apply at the Associate Professor rank must have a scholarly record commensurate with an appointment as a tenured faculty member in the O’Neill School.

The successful candidate will show evidence of an active or emerging, high-quality research agenda with evidence of, or strong potential to develop, an externally funded research program. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds (e.g., first-generation college students, low-income students, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ). We are also interested in applicants committed to contributing to the O’Neill School’s academic program development, class offerings, and service portfolio in ways that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The standard teaching assignment for tenured and tenure-track faculty is four courses per year (2/2 load).

Review of applications will begin December 14, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit a single PDF-file including (1) a cover letter outlining your research interests, teaching interests, and qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement that explains your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (4) names and contact information of three people who can provide letters of recommendation. Submit the document through our online application system https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/15027

Direct any questions to Ranna Johnson (rannjohn@iupui.edu), Director of Human Resources. Information about the O’Neill School can be found at https://oneill.iupui.edu/.

The O’Neill School is the largest public administration and public policy school in the United States, with campuses in Indianapolis and Bloomington. The Indianapolis campus ranks #3 in nonprofit management according to the 2022 “Best Graduate Schools” ranking by U.S. News & World Report. O’Neill values diversity and inclusion and considers these essential to achieving and maintaining this excellence. Only blocks away from the state capitol, municipal government, and countless non-profit and industry organizations, IUPUI is centrally located to foster community partnerships to enhance research, teaching, and service opportunities.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to revisiting all its policies, procedures, and practices.

Indianapolis, encompassing a metropolitan population of 1.9 million, is the 14th-largest city in the nation and is the state’s capital. This diverse city boasts a high quality of life, reasonable cost of living, and easy commutes. Indianapolis has six thriving Cultural Districts, each offering a distinct mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Named "the biggest and boldest step by any American city" by Project for Public Spaces in New York City, the $63 million Indianapolis Cultural Trail is an internationally acclaimed eight-mile biking and walking trail that connects all six of Indy's Cultural Districts. Indy is one of the country’s most walkable cities, with numerous parks, paths, and recreational amenities promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Indianapolis is home to outstanding cultural institutions as well as companies such as Eli Lilly & Co, Roche Diagnostics, Salesforce, and Dow AgroSciences. Indianapolis, often called Indy, is home to the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), Indiana Fever (WNBA), and the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) and is widely recognized for hosting the Indianapolis 500, the world’s oldest major automobile race which takes place each year on Memorial Day weekend. Indianapolis also regularly hosts major sports events such as the NCAA Final Four. The Indianapolis Airport was the world’s first complete aviation campus to earn LEED certification. Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 15 minutes from downtown. The Indianapolis International Airport has been named the best airport in North America by Airports Council International for seven consecutive years. Traveling to and around Indianapolis is easy, convenient, and affordable. Known as the Crossroads of America, Indy is within a day’s drive of over half of the country’s population.