Associate Professor of Political Science and Coordinator, Masters of Public Administration Program
About The Position
The Department of Political Science at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of associate professor beginning August 15, 2027. We are seeking a Coordinator of our Master’s in Public Administration Program and a candidate that can offer classes throughout Public Administration Core of our online MPA with particular interests in Nonprofit Management and Public Finance. The position is a 12-month faculty appointment which normally carries a 2/2 teaching load and comes with generous startup funding designed to promote a promising research agenda leading to peer reviewed publication. We are seeking a program leader with experience in earning NASPAA accreditation. Additionally, candidates must also be capable of excellent teaching in online graduate courses and in person sections of introduction to public administration. Service to the department, university, profession and community are also expected.
Requirements
- Experience with NASPAA program accreditation.
- PhD in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related discipline.
- Ability to teach in the online MPA program.
- Evidence of original manuscript publication.
Nice To Haves
- PhD subfields and teaching experience in Public Administration with concentration specialties in at least two of the following: Local Government Management, Nonprofit Management, and Public Finance.
- Experience teaching online graduate courses in Public Administration.
- Experience teaching on ground undergraduate courses in Public Administration.
- Evidence of recent publication in the discipline.
Responsibilities
- Offer classes throughout Public Administration Core of our online MPA with particular interests in Nonprofit Management and Public Finance.
- Serve as Coordinator of the Master’s in Public Administration Program.
- Teach online graduate courses in Public Administration.
- Teach in person sections of introduction to public administration.
- Teach in the undergraduate political science program when necessary.
- Advise students.
- Represent the department on university and college committees.
- Engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs.
Benefits
- Salary - $90,000
- Startup funding- $5,000
- Benefits – please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
