Professional Practice Assistant Professor

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track professional practice faculty position in State and Local Government at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Autumn 2027. The role bridges academic learning and public affairs practice through experiential student learning, community partnerships, applied research, and engagement with professional practice organizations. The college welcomes candidates with extensive hands-on professional experience in state and/or local government administration or governance and teaching interests in state and local government, broadly defined to include organizational management, strategic planning, policy analysis, program evaluation, intergovernmental relations, community and economic development, and public budgeting and financial management. The faculty member will teach core and elective courses in the college’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs, coordinate experiential learning, and build and maintain community partnerships that engage students, faculty, and research staff. The position also includes service to the college, university, community, and public affairs professional associations. The college seeks an effective teacher and conscientious, engaged community member who can deliver public value in keeping with the university’s land-grant mission. Salary and Ohio State’s comprehensive benefits package are competitive. Visa or immigration sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates. The position is regular, scheduled for 40 hours per week, and assigned to the first shift at Page Hall in Columbus, Ohio. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching and mentoring, and a writing sample. Letters of reference will be requested through the application portal after submitted materials are screened.

Requirements

Relevant prior teaching, mentoring, and professional experience.
Have, or be on track to complete before starting the position, a Ph.D. in Public Affairs or a related field.
Professional experience in state and/or local government administration or governance is encouraged.
Ability to teach and mentor learners at all levels and manage and maintain community partnerships in an academic setting.

Nice To Haves

Engagement with state and local government professional associations, such as ICMA, NaCo, ELGL, NASBO, C2ER, NCSL, CSG, FTA, or GFOA.
Experience conducting publicly engaged research and technical assistance for public-sector organizations and practitioners, including expert advice and consultation, professional-development training, presentations to government-related professional membership organizations, and applied research translated into technical briefs, white papers, research bulletins, or similar work.
Project management experience.
Training in a related social science discipline, such as public policy, public management, public administration, city and regional planning, applied economics, or political science.

Responsibilities

Teach core and elective courses in the college’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Effectively teach and coordinate experiential-learning courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, creating learning environments in which all students are valued and engaged.
Establish and manage relationships with community partners in support of the college’s teaching, research, and service missions.
Engage in service to the college, university, community, and public affairs professional associations.
Build and maintain partnerships that engage students, faculty, and research staff.