Assistant Professor Positions in Public Affairs and Administration

The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at the Newark Campus of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, seeks applicants for two full-time Assistant Professors to begin in the Fall 2022 semester. Candidates will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and to teach in SPAA's MPA program, especially core courses, and in our BA program in public and nonprofit administration. We are particularly interested in candidates who have an interest in publicly engaged scholarship, experience with teaching students from diverse cultural backgrounds, and knowledge of or a background in diversity, equity and inclusion. The responsibilities for this position will be to teach two courses each semester (fall and spring). In addition, the appointees will be expected to actively participate in service activities within the School as assigned by the Dean. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in public administration or a related field by the time of employment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Diversity and inclusion are a key element of Rutgers University's Strategic Plan. In the goal to enhance faculty diversity, Rutgers defines diversity very broadly. Diversity may include, but is not limited to gender, ethnicity, race, culture, national origin, or other personal or professional characteristics that are either unrepresented or underrepresented in the particular department or unit of intended hire.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. However, for full consideration, please submit your application (cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation) by May 15, 2022. To Apply: Please visit https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/162624

Questions should be addressed to: Dr. Gregg Van Ryzin, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, vanryzin@rutgers.edu

For more information regarding the faculty and academic programs, please go to https://spaa.newark.rutgers.edu