Assistant Professor in Public Administration - One-Year-Only

The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at the University of South Alabama invites applications for a 9-month, one-year-only, non-tenure-track. Assistant Professor position in Public Administration to begin August 15, 2023. Applicants should possess an earned Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy or a closely related field. ABD's near completion of the degree will be considered but degree must be completed prior to employment.

The Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice is recognized for its research active faculty, its award-winning teaching, and its collegiality. The Department offers a Masters of Public Administration, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Our growing and dynamic MPA graduate program currently offers two concentrations: (I) Health Administration and (2) Geographic Information Technology, with anticipated development of new concentrations in the future.

More information regarding the MPA program can be found here: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/pscj/mpa.html

Applicants must have teaching interests in the area of Public Administration and Political Science. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the MPA program as well as undergraduate courses in Political Science. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to advise a diverse student body, including many students of color and first-generation students, and to contribute appropriate service. Our Department is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and highly encourages female, minority, and candidates from other historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Consideration of applications will begin on April 21, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please send electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Jaclyn Bunch, Chair of Search Committee and MPA Director, at jbunch@southalabama.edu.

Prospective candidates will be asked to participate in a digital interview. Candidates selected for interview will arrange for three signed, professional letters of reference sent to Dr. Bunch at the email address above. Letters of reference must include addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of the letter writers. Candidates selected for a digital interview will also need to arrange to have official graduate and undergraduate transcripts sent directly by the registrars of all colleges and universities attended to Dr. Bunch electronically or at the address below:

Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice HUMB 226

5991 USA Dr N

Mobile, AL 36688-0002

Information inquiries regarding the position should be sent by email to Dr. Bunch: jbunch@southalabama.edu.

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.