Assistant Professor, Political Science (Public Administration)

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Political Science within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Public Administration. We seek candidates with broad competence in Public Administration and welcome all qualified applicants, including those with expertise in tribal governance, behavioral public administration, state-level public administration, nonprofit management, or other specialties that complement existing research areas in the department. We welcome applicants from any empirical research methodological tradition but expect a high-level of sophistication and rigor. The Department offers a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program, which includes a public policy component. The successful candidate will be core faculty in the MPA program and will have the opportunity to teach and advise at all levels of the curriculum (lower and upper division undergraduate, MA, MPA, and PhD), including courses required for degree programs. The standard teaching load is 2/2.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science or a related field in hand by July 1, 2027.
• A developing or established research agenda in Public Administration, broadly defined.
• A record of, or potential for, publishing in top-tier journals and presses in relevant fields.
• A rigorous, empirical research methodology.
• Demonstrated excellence, or clear evidence of potential for excellence, in teaching in the field of public administration.
• Ability to teach core courses in the MPA program and related courses across graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Ability to teach and mentor MA and PhD students in Public Administration and Public Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of or potential for strong external grant activity.
• Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise at all levels of the curriculum (lower and upper division undergraduate, MA, MPA, and PhD), including courses required for degree programs.
• Be core faculty in the MPA program.
• Contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

Benefits

• 19.25% contribution to retirement plan generously matched by the University.
• 100% vested in retirement plan on the first day.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision.
• Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Annual or semester membership options at E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center, including family membership options.
• Support through Mountain EAP for employees and eligible dependents.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents).
• Dual career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses/partners.

What This Job Offers

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