Assistant/Associate Professor-Political and Policy Processes

Description

The School of Public Policy (https://spp.gatech.edu) at the Georgia Institute of Technology invites applications for an open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position with a focus on American political and policy processes. Topics of research and teaching expertise should include the development, adoption, and implementation of public policies and related politics at the national, state, and/or local level. We are especially interested in candidates whose research relates to the School’s strengths in science and technology policy, health policy, energy and environment policy, ethics, social and urban policy, and cyber/cybersecurity policy. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to the teaching and mentoring of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job duties will include research, teaching and advising students, and service activities at Georgia Tech.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment.

BACKGROUND CHECK

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. 
http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

   The ability to teach and mentor a diverse student body
 
   The ability to promote an inclusive and welcoming educational/work environment
 
   The ability to adopt teaching strategies that support the learning and success of all students
 
   The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a description of teaching interests as well as their advising/mentoring philosophy, and the names and contact information for at least three references.

Application materials should be submitted to: 
https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=03000&JobOpeningId=276010&PostingSeq=1   

Applications will be considered beginning October 1, but the search will continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position may be directed to Chris Hayter (chayter3@gatech.edu).

DEPARTMENT INFO

About the School of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology
The School of Public Policy (http://spp.gatech.edu/) has 63 faculty members and we instruct students in undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. programs. Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, interdisciplinary research and collaborations, and high-quality student body.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence. 
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

USG CORE VALUES

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University’s work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).”

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
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