Assistant Professor of Public Administration & Policy (Tenure Track)

The School of Public Service in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor position in public administration and policy. The position begins July 2023. The School of Public Service houses a NASPAA-accredited MPA program, a doctoral program in public administration and policy, a graduate certificate in public procurement and contract management, a graduate certificate in public administration, a nonprofit concentration, a multi-sector public service concentration, and an undergraduate minor in public service.

We welcome applicants with expertise from all areas of public administration and/or policy. Preference will be given to candidates whose research and/or teaching is related to public and nonprofit management, multi-sector partnerships, privatization, or contract management. The School of Public Service is committed to building expertise in the area of multi-sector partnerships, which is the intersection and interaction of the public, nonprofit, and/or business sectors.

Minimum qualifications:  

• PhD in Public Administration or in a related field.  
• Clearly defined, emerging research agenda in an area of public administration and/or policy. 
• Research track record sufficient to teach graduate-level courses in the MPA and PhD programs.   
• Clearly defined teaching philosophy and approach.

Preferred qualifications:  

• Research expertise in some aspect of multi-sector partnerships or multi-sector public service, such as privatization, contract management, or nonprofit management. 
• Experience teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds.  
• Experience teaching asynchronous and synchronous online courses, hybrid, and face-to-face classes.  
• Experience teaching graduate level. 
• Demonstrated record of community engagement. 

Old Dominion University is a state-supported, Carnegie Community Engagement classified, Doctoral/Research-Extensive University. With over 24,000 students, ODU is located in Norfolk, Virginia, the hub of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area with a population of approximately 1.8 million. As a major recreation area known for its beaches, historical landmarks, and the Chesapeake Bay, the Hampton Roads Region also profits from its proximity to Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Federal, state, and local governments represent approximately a third of the region’s total employment. Boasting the largest naval base in the world, Hampton Roads also accommodates major Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard commands.

Applicants must submit:

1. a letter of application indicating explanation of fit with the position description, teaching and service interests, research agenda, and accomplishments,
2. a current Curriculum Vitae,
3. a professional writing sample,
4. a statement of teaching philosophy (see note below) and copies of course evaluations,
5. unofficial graduate transcripts, and
6. the contact information for three references.

The teaching statement should address the candidate's approach to teaching public administration and policy, as well as what courses they feel they could teach if hired. Additionally, candidates should describe their teaching online, both synchronously and asynchronously, and how they plan to connect with their students online. The statement should include specific examples of a candidate's work helping students of diverse backgrounds. Candidates should also address how they plan to build on that experience.

All application materials should be submitted to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17898.

Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to Sam Brown, Professor and Chair at s5brown@odu.edu.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.