Assistant Professor of Public Administration

tamus; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Additional summer teaching pay

Professional development support

Moving expenses covered

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Administration to begin Fall 2027. Primary duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and conducting research within the NASPAA-accredited MPA program.

The candidate must hold a PhD in Public Administration or a related field; ABD candidates will be considered but must graduate before August 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a PhD in Public Administration or a related field.
• ABD candidates will be considered but must complete degree by Aug 16, 2027.
• Evidence of strong research and teaching abilities and scholarly publication is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Administration.
• Conduct and publish research contributing to the field.
• Participate in governance of the NASPAA-accredited MPA program.
• Mentor students and serve on university and departmental committees.

Skills

Research skills

Teaching ability

Publication record

Education

PhD in Public Administration

Job description

Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Texas A&M International University

Dept, Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Laredo, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

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. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• competitive salaries
• health insurance
• retirement benefits
• 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.

Other Requirements

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 Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.