Position Summary:

The Department of Political Science at Arkansas State University invites applications for a Temporary Visiting Instructor in Public Administration with the ability to teach both general courses and specialized courses in Public Financial Management. Candidates need to complete all the requirements of a Ph.D. by August 1, 2023

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The successful applicant will be expected to teach in the NASPAA-accredited MPA program and the Undergraduate Political Science Program
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proven ability to teach classes in both the undergraduate political science program and the MPA program

General Days/Hours:

Monday — Friday
8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Please include the following items in your application for complete consideration:

(1) Statement of purpose indicating research and teaching interests and credentials
(2) Curriculum Vitae
(3) Writing sample (e.g., recent peer-reviewed article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter)
(4) Three (3) letters of recommendation (these may be submitted to Kathryn Pulliam, kapulliam@atate.edu)

Applicants will be subjected to a background check

Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, AR. It is located approximately 70 miles northwest of Memphis, TN. The department offers a well-rounded curriculum to its undergraduate majors. The department also offers a NASPAA-accredited MPA program. The latter includes an enrollment of more than 150 students

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Ph.D. or doctorate in Public Financial Management, Public Finance, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field. ABD status will be considered