Assistant Professor, Public Administration

Assistant Professor, Public Administration

Job No: 497925
Work type:
Faculty 9-Month

Location:

Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories:
Faculty

Jacksonville State University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Public Administration beginning August 2026. This position will be responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. The candidate will contribute to teaching the core curriculum of the MPA program, particularly courses in Organizational Studies and Public Personnel. Subfields of interest include state‑level bureaucracy and American government. Candidates must be committed to teaching in a variety of modalities, especially online.

The MPA program at JSU offers concentrations in political science, emergency management, criminal justice, and administrative management.

• Doctorate in Public Administration or a related field

• Doctorate in public policy, social policy, or public administration
• Master’s in public administration
• Teaching experience at the college/university level
• Experience teaching online MPA courses
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in public administration, involving innovative practices that engage students and enhance program visibility
• Evidence of consistent involvement in research and grant‑writing in public administration
• Success in scholarly activities such as publishing in peer‑reviewed journals
• Evidence of ability to collaborate in leadership of the Master of Public Administration program

• Cover letter that clearly summarizes the candidate’s qualifications as a scholar and interest in this position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement that conveys the candidate’s interest in undergraduate/graduate teaching, describes the candidate’s ideas or philosophy for equitable and inclusive teaching, and identifies courses the candidate could offer
• Contact information for three potential references

Review of applications will begin immediately after the posting closes, January 31, 2026. Final candidates are required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. If you have questions, please contact talent acquisition.

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.