Assistant​/Associate Professor; Public Policy and Public Management

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Public Policy and Public Management)

Position Number: 0083302

Hiring Unit: UHM College of Social Sciences – Public Administration

Date Posted: May 1, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous; applications review begins May 31, 2026. Applications received by May 30, 2026, will be given priority.

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

The Public Administration Program (PUBA), College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor (F-3) or Associate Professor (F-4). This is a permanent, tenure track, full-time, 9-month, faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2026 (preferable) or January 1, 2027, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.

• Teach required and elective courses in public administration for the Master of Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Public Policy;
• Advise and mentor students;
• Advise group Capstone projects;
• Provide assistance with practicum placements;
• Undertake scholarly and applied research, including publishing in leading public administration outlets and obtaining external research funding, consistent with the purposes of the Program and the College;
• Provide service to the Department, College, and University, and relevant professional communities;
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Professor rank,

• Provide significant service to the college and community outside of the area of primary responsibilities.
• Sustain involvement in professional and self-development activities.

• PhD or equivalent in public affairs, public administration, public policy, or related field from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalent; ABDs will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed prior to the date of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to teach university-level courses;
• Demonstrated scholarly achievement;
• Demonstrated research and teaching interests in public administration and public policy;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

• Minimum qualifications of the Assistant Professor rank;
• A record of research achievement (publications, grants) commensurate with time in field.
• A minimum of four years of service as Assistant Professor or equivalent.

• Demonstrated public policy and public management research and teaching interests in Hawai‘i and the Asia-Pacific region;
• Interest in building an alumni network of public service leaders and in conducting research that benefits Hawai‘i and Asia-Pacific communities;
• Demonstrated concern about social responsibility;
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

Please submit the following required documents:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Two (2) writing samples, at least one of which you are the sole or first author;
• Statement summarizing your teaching and service experience;
• Contact information of three (3) professional references.
• Official transcripts (copies are acceptable, however, official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Application materials will not be returned. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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