Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Research Compliance Office at the Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Moving expenses

Job summary

Texas A&M International University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Public Administration in the Department of Social Sciences. The position begins Fall 2027 and is tenure-track, with emphasis on teaching, research, and service.

Located in Laredo, TX, the university is a Hispanic Serving Institution with a strong focus on student success, research excellence, and community engagement within NASPAA accreditation. On-campus collaboration and mentoring are expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in Public Administration or related field is required; ABD considered but must finish before Aug 16, 2027.
• Strong research and teaching interests in program evaluation and public policy.
• Ability to teach courses in research methods and statistics.
• Strong publication record or potential in peer‑reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Administration and Political Science.
• Conduct research, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, seek external funding where possible.
• Participate in governance of NASPAA‑accredited MPA program.
• Serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees.
• Mentor students and provide guidance for research projects.
• Face-to-face teaching and campus engagement as required.

Skills

Program evaluation

Public policy

Research methods

Publication track record

Education

PhD in Public Administration or related field

ABD considered, must finish before Aug 16, 2027

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant Professor of Public Administration to begin Fall 2027.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a tenure-track position. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Administration and Political Science, conducting research, and participating in governance of our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program. Duties also include serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees as well as mentoring students. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The Master of Public Administration program is housed within the Department of Social Sciences, which is within the College of Arts and Sciences. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.tamiu.edu/mpa/index.shtml.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Public Administration or a related field. Candidates who are ABD will also be considered but must have earned their degree before August 16, 2027. We are looking for candidates with primary research and teaching interests in program evaluation and public policy. The successful candidate will also be able to teach courses in research methods. We strongly encourage candidates with research and teaching interests that would complement our current faculty and strengthen our undergraduate and graduate programs. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong research skills, strong teaching skills, a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or the potential to publish in top scholarly journals, and the potential for or prior experience with seeking and/or securing external grant funding.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Additional Information

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.