Academic Professional Track; Non-Tenure): Associate Professor Practice or Professor Practice

Position: Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Associate Professor of the Practice or Professor of the Practice
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Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure):
Associate Professor of the Practice or Professor of the Practice

Public Service and Administration

Location

College Station, TX

Open Date

11/17/2025

Position

173752

Description

The Department of Public Service and Administration in The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University is seeking a non-tenure academic professional track Associate Professor of the Practice or Professor of the Practice. We seek candidates whose demonstrated leadership and career achievements equip them to inspire and mentor undergraduate and graduate students who seek similar careers. We invite applications from candidates with significant accomplishments in homeland security, emergency management, border security, cybersecurity, and/or counter terrorism.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in applicable laws and policies governing the homeland defense and homeland security missions, government operations, intergovernmental relations, and a knowledge of bureaucracy relevant to both the public and private sectors. Successful applicants will contribute to the development and implementation of our Homeland Security and National Defense area of specialization. A strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in an academic setting is essential.

This is a full-time, 9-month appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out a vigorous program of teaching, a load of 3:3, at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

The start date for this position is August 1, 2026.

The Department of Public Service and Administration is one of three departments in the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Additional information about the Bush School and department is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Qualifications

Applicants must one of the following criteria: a) have a doctoral degree appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach, b) have a Master level degree appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or in a related field, or c) have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at  and upload the following:
1) cover letter,
2) curriculum vitae,
3) names and contact information for three professional references, and
4) Personal Statement to include plans for teaching and service.

The review of applications will begin January 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to Stephanie Bustos at sbustos.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has a Dual Career Program.