Assistant Professor in Public Policy & Administration; Principles, Administrative Theory

Position: Assistant Professor in Public Policy & Administration (Principles, Administrative Theory, etc.)
Location : JSU 101 Downtown, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
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College/Division: Public Policy and Administration
Opening Date: 12/11/2024

Description

The Department of Public Policy and Administration in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor. Candidate must have the ability to teach Principles, Administrative Theory, Research, Urban Management, Administrative Law, and other courses in the Ph.D. and MPPA curriculum.
Examples of Duties

• Teach courses in in the following areas:
  Organizational Theory, Principles of Public Administration, Research and Urban Management, Administrative Law, Organizational Behavior, and courses in the Judicial Administration concentration.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Serve on Departmental, School, College, University or Community Committees.
• Participate in program assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Doctorate in Public Policy, Public Administration or Public Affairs.
• Ability to teach Principles, Administrative Theory, Research, Urban Management, Administrative Law, and other courses in the Ph.D. and MPPA curriculum, demonstrated through transcripts and experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various constituencies on multiple projects.
• Demonstrate a willingness to engage in grantsmanship and published research.
• Demonstrate a willingness to teach online courses.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

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