Assistant/Associate Professor Public Administration & Master of Public Administration Coordinator

University of New Orleans; United States; Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LSU New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Administration in the Division of Planning and Public Affairs for 2027. The successful candidate will teach in the NASPAA-accredited MPA program and serve as the MPA Program Coordinator, advancing curriculum, advising, and accreditation activities.

They will develop a notable research program with external funding potential and collaborate with CHART and UNOTI, contributing to interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD in Public Administration, Political Science, or closely related field, or ABD with clear date of completion.
• Evidence of graduate-level teaching experience.
• Ability to lead MPA program coordination and accreditation activities.
• Strong research agenda with potential for external funding.

Responsabilités

• Teach graduate courses in the NASPAA-accredited MPA program.
• Serve as the MPA Program Coordinator, overseeing curriculum, assessment, advising and accreditation.
• Develop and sustain an active research agenda with external funding potential.
• Collaborate with CHART and UNOTI and contribute to interdisciplinary research.
• Supervise graduate students in Public Affairs and related programs.

Connaissances

Teaching

Research

Curriculum development

Graduate instruction

Formation

PhD in Public Administration

ABD with completion date in related field

Description du poste

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Department Political Science

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Administration in the Division of Planning and Public Affairs for spring or fall 2027. We seek an innovative teacher-scholar with expertise in public administration, public policy, nonprofit management, emergency management, public finance, or a related field. Area of specialization is open.

Job Description

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and serve as the MPA Program Coordinator, providing leadership for curriculum development, assessment, student recruitment and advising, accreditation activities, and continuous program improvement. They will also be expected to develop and sustain an active, nationally recognized research agenda with the potential to secure external funding. Faculty in the Division of Planning and Public Affairs are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary research and collaborate with the Division's research centers, including the Center for Hazards Assessment, Response, and Technology (CHART) and the LSU New Orleans Transportation Institute (UNOTI).

• This position is responsible for 9 academic units per semester (3/3) for faculty who maintain an active research agenda.
• Course releases may be given for robust funded research activities or extensive service responsibilities as appropriate.
• Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and supervising master and doctoral students in Public Affairs, Political Science, and Urban Studies, as well as other courses that are within the candidate’s area of expertise.

We welcome applicants whose scholarship addresses contemporary policy challenges and who are committed to advancing the urban mission of a growing planning and public affairs division through excellence in research, teaching, and professional engagement.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field or be ABD with a clear date of completion.
• For Associate Professor consideration, prior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (or equivalent) at an accredited academic institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels in both online teaching as well as in the traditional classroom settings.
• Evidence of an active or emerging research agenda with the potential for external funding and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

About LSU New Orleans

LSU New Orleans is the only R2 public research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, and one of just four public colleges in Louisiana to hold that designation. R2 status opens the doors to competitive federal research grants that flow preferentially to classified research universities. It anchors the university’s power to recruit research-active faculty, to sustain doctor programs of national standing, and to signal to businesses and investors that New Orleans possesses the intellectual infrastructure a knowledge economy demands. Located along Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans, LSU New Orleans’ research excellence and urban relevance provide an opportunity for the institution to become a leading public research partner in one of America’s most exciting and vibrant metropolitan areas. New Orleans has always faced challenges that call for research driven solutions including coastal land loss, educational achievement gaps, affordability, public safety, and workforce shortages. LSU New Orleans can strengthen its research activity as a tool for public problem solving as well as economic impact by leveraging the scale, reputation, infrastructure, and global reach of the LSU enterprise while remaining deeply connected to the city it serves. With more than 5,500 students and the support of approximately 248 faculty serving the College of Liberal Arts & Human Development, The college of Sciences, The Robert A. Savoie College of Engineering, the Henry Berstein College of Business Administration, and six distinct schools, the campus remains committed to honoring its founding vision and continuing to play a critical role in the region. Opened in 1958 on the site of a former U.S. Naval Air Station as the region’s first fully integrated public university, LSU New Orleans was created after years of coordinated efforts from civic leaders and residents who believed that an accessible public institution of higher education was vital to the city’s future. Located only 15 minutes away from downtown and the French Quarter, the university occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the nicest residential areas of the city.Since its first commencement exercises in 1962, the university has conferred more than 80,000 degrees creating an extensive network of Privateer Alumni that includes prominent local leaders in fields such as business, tourism, athletics, government, and academia. The university is also an important catalyst of socio-economic mobility for the region. Its student body includes a significant share of first-generation students, working students, adult learners, and veterans.The institution has grown from a commuter-oriented campus into a comprehensive urban research university with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in distinctive academic categories tied to the city and region. Its evolution has been inseparable from the story of New Orleans; an internationally recognized city of creativity, resilience, industry, cultural influence, and global connectivity. As one of the most strategically important cities in America, New Orleans’s economy is rooted in legacy sectors such as energy, maritime commerce, tourism, healthcare, and international trade. Recently, the city has expanded its economic portfolio to include areas such as coastal restoration, film and media production, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The city’s strengths are the university’s opportunities. New Orleans needs talent, civic leadership, resilient infrastructure, healthcare innovation, artists, and entrepreneurs. This combination of culture, commerce and connectivity gives LSU New Orleans a set of dynamic factors that allows it to serve as both an access institution and a problem-solving university as it reinvents itself beginning this summer.

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