Assistant Professor of Public Administration, University of La Verne

The College of Law and Public Service at The University of La Verne invites applications for the Assistant Professor position.

The College is seeking individuals who will demonstrate a deep commitment to teaching excellence, service to the institution and community, as well as further developing its national reputation in scholarly research. Successful hires are expected to participate actively in the College’s activities and meetings, as well as in relevant community and professional activities that enhance and promote the best interests of the programs and the College.

Faculty in the department regularly attend and make presentations at professional conferences and maintain memberships in appropriate professional organizations.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and maintain a strong research agenda. Primary responsibilities for this position will be in both our Master of Public Administration and Doctorate in Public Administration programs (including service on dissertation committees). Other responsibilities will be dependent upon candidate background and interests. Prior service in public sector or non-profit organizations is a particularly desirable qualification, as is a Juris Doctorate.

We are especially interested in candidates who hold a PhD or DPA (completed by the time of appointment) in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or other closely related fields. Candidates should demonstrate strong teaching and research potential. Curriculum may be taught across multiple campuses and classes are delivered through various modalities that include in-person, online and/or hybrid. As such, some travel between campuses may be required.

Candidates need to possess strong skills and pedagogical acumen in the virtual environment.