Assist./Assoc. Professor of Public Policy

Jacksonville University • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Haskell Public Policy Institute at Jacksonville University invites applications for two full-time faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, beginning in August 2027. The successful candidates will contribute to the Master in Public Policy (MPP) Program, undergraduate offerings, and the continued growth of the Institute. Candidates will have expertise in political science, public policy, economics, or a closely related field and be prepared to teach courses supporting the MPP core curriculum.

Teaching needs across the positions may include research methods, political institutions, policy analysis, ethics, microeconomics for public policy, public finance, electives, and undergraduate public policy courses. Depending on expertise and program needs, faculty may also teach in related undergraduate programs such as Political Science or Economics. Faculty will advise and mentor MPP capstone students. The standard teaching load is 4-4, with possible adjustment based on program needs, responsibilities, and other considerations.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching, student mentorship, and an active research and publication agenda. They should be able to engage in public policy and interact effectively with students, faculty, policy practitioners, and community leaders. Successful candidates will work closely with the Institute Executive Director on the MPP academic program, Institute activities, and community engagement. Appointment rank will depend on the candidate's qualifications, background, and experience.

The Haskell Public Policy Institute is a nonpartisan institute established in 2012. It offers MPP and Executive MPP degrees, three dual-degree programs, and an undergraduate Public Policy minor. It also provides a neutral forum for public policy education, discussion, and debate, and engages with the community through activities such as elected-official training, keynote addresses, and media commentary.

Requirements

• Earned PhD in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or a closely related social science discipline by the time of appointment; ABD candidates expected to complete all PhD requirements before the August 2027 start date will also be considered.
• Demonstrated commitment to and promise in teaching, scholarly research and publishing, student advising, and service.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and student mentorship.
• Ability to engage in public policy and interact effectively with students, faculty, policy practitioners, and community leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching one or more identified MPP core areas.
• Experience advising applied research or capstone projects.
• Expertise that strengthens the Institute’s capacity in political science, public policy, or economics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Master in Public Policy program, undergraduate offerings, and continued growth of the Haskell Public Policy Institute.
• Teach courses supporting the MPP core curriculum, potentially including research methods, political institutions, policy analysis, ethics, microeconomics for public policy, or public finance.
• Teach appropriate elective and undergraduate public policy courses and, depending on expertise and program needs, courses in related undergraduate programs such as Political Science or Economics.
• Advise and mentor MPP capstone students.
• Maintain an active research and publication agenda.
• Engage in public policy and interact effectively with students, faculty, policy practitioners, and community leaders.
• Work closely with the Institute Executive Director on the MPP academic program, Institute activities, and community engagement.
• Contribute to student advising and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree