Open Rank Professor - Public Administration

California State University•San Jose, CA

10d•$88,008 - $130,008•Onsite

About The Position

San José State University’s School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies seeks an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar for an open-rank, tenured/tenure-track position in Public Administration. The faculty member will contribute to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program through teaching, research, program management, and service. Applicants may be at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. Areas of expertise may include local and regional governance, organizational theory, administrative research methods, administrative law, executive management, civic and community engagement, digital governance and public-sector technology, and public financial management. Interdisciplinary work connecting public administration with geography/geographic information science, urban planning, and environmental studies is especially welcome. Experience in program management, curriculum development, grant writing, and teaching courses similar to core MPA courses is valued. The successful candidate will join the School of Planning, Policy, and Environmental Studies, which houses professional graduate programs including the accredited MPA and Master of Urban Planning, as well as graduate and undergraduate programs in geographic information sciences, environmental studies, geography, and global studies. The School and College of Social Sciences emphasize inclusive, culturally sustaining teaching and learning, student success, engaged scholarship, and a culture of support and belonging. SJSU serves a diverse student population and seeks teacher-scholars who foster inclusive, empowering learning environments and contribute to student success. The position is expected to begin August 17, 2027. The anticipated academic-year annual salary range is $88,008–$130,008, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank under the CSU Salary Schedule. Faculty benefits are described as competitive for the higher education sector. The work must be performed in California and requires an on-campus presence; employment is contingent upon U.S. residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States, as well as satisfactory background and reference checks.

Requirements

PhD in Public Administration/Public Management, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated teaching experience or strong potential to teach courses in public administration and/or public policy.
A record of publication or strong potential for publications appropriate to the public administration discipline.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population, as may be gained through cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or comparable experience.
Ability to work in California and establish an on-campus presence.
U.S. residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Satisfactory completion of background and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching MPA core curriculum, such as Regional Governance, Administrative Research Methods, or Public Management.
Expertise in community-engaged policymaking or analysis, field-based coursework, and overseeing graduate students.
Research experience in public administration, government, nonprofit organizations, and/or public financial management.
Demonstrated experience in or commitment to department- and university-level service.
Experience in or commitment to supporting co-curricular academic activities that support student success, such as professional network development.
Engagement with professional communities of practice, especially practical public-service experience with local governments, nonprofits, or as city staff.
Evidence of or potential for academic program leadership and management in public administration.
Interdisciplinary work connecting public administration with geography/geographic information science, urban planning, or environmental studies.
Experience in program management, curriculum development, grant writing, and teaching courses similar to core MPA courses.

Responsibilities

Teach primarily core and elective graduate courses in the Master of Public Administration program; secondarily teach courses in Urban Planning, Geography/GIS, and/or Environmental Studies as program and student needs require.
Conduct research that contributes to and connects the fields of public administration and public policy.
Mentor graduate students, including advising on capstone projects and preparing students for public-service careers.
Use innovative teaching practices to enhance student learning and enrich the MPA program and School curricula.
Provide service to the MPA program in support of its NASPAA accreditation.
Engage external partners, including community organizations, policymakers, and practitioners, to enhance the relevance and impact of research and teaching.
Participate in shared governance, typically through department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
Demonstrate awareness of the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advising.
Complete assigned and required CSU employee training and comply with applicable employee reporting and campus security requirements.