Assistant Professor of Public Administration

University of Texas at Tyler; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Tyler's Department of Social Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Administration to teach in the online Master of Public Administration program beginning August 16, 2027. The role includes a 3/3 course load, active scholarship, and service to the university and local community.

The department encompasses Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Social Work, Sociology and Public Administration, and offers both the

Qualifications

• PhD in Public Administration or related discipline from an accredited university (ABD acceptable but must have degree awarded by August 16, 2027).
• Ability to teach online graduate courses in Public Administration.
• Evidence of teaching in an accredited community college and/or university setting or similar experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement graduate courses in public administration.
• Recruit and retain graduate students.
• Be an outstanding teacher and scholar with service to the community and university.
• Provide academic advising, programming and assessment, and engage in professional development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Technology proficiency

Online teaching

Education

PhD in Public Administration or related discipline

ABD acceptable with degree by Aug 16, 2027

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Video conferencing software (Zoom/equivalents)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

Commensurate with relevant work experience.

Hiring Department

Social Sciences

Location

UT Tyler.

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter ofinterest, and a list of three (3) professional references isrequired to apply. Include evidence of teaching proficiency(syllabi) and teaching evaluations completed by students (ifavailable).

Application Review/Deadline

Applications will be accepted through November 15, 2026, withpreference provided to applications received by November 1,2026.

Job Summary

The Department of Social Sciences at the University of Texas atTyler is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of PublicAdministration to teach in the online Masters of PublicAdministration program to begin August 16, 2027. Duties includeteaching a 3/3 course-load, active scholarship agenda, and serviceto the university and local community.

The Department of Social Sciences incorporates Anthropology,Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Social Work, Sociology andPublic Administration. In addition to the Masters of PublicAdministration, the Department has a Criminal Justice Master ofScience degree.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

• Development and implementation ofgraduate courses in public administration.
• Responsible for recruiting and retaining graduatestudents.
• Faculty members at UT Tyler are expected to be outstandingteachers and scholars and able to demonstrate a commitment toservice to the community and university. Additional expectationsinclude academic advising, academic programming and assessment,service to the university, and continued professionaldevelopment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• PhD in Public Administration or related discipline from anaccredited university (ABD is acceptable to apply but must have thedegree awarded by August 16, 2027).
• Ability to teach online graduate courses in PublicAdministration.
• Evidence of teaching in an accredited community college and/oruniversity setting or similar experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skills and confidence with technology.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous professional experience in thefield of Public Administration.
• Ability to teach courses that may be cross-listed with theCriminal Justice discipline.
• Strong commitment to excellence in graduate education.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, andCompetencies

• Experience in instructional design and course development,including online teaching and active learning strategies.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and constructivecollaborative relationships with faculty and administrationthroughout the university.
• Record of professional activities related to publicadministration and education.
• Support of Universityĺs strategic plan.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler HealthScience Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigiousUniversity of Texas System that includes 14 institutions locatedthroughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Designated as an R2 research institution by the CarnegieClassification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tylersupports our surrounding region through innovation intended touplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserveecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highestCarnegie classification in East Texas.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education andinnovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler HealthScience Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as theuniversity medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement Systemof Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours perweek and at least 135 days in length. This position has the optionto elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS,subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas EducationCode Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtaincriminal history record information. Applicants selected must beable to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States bytime of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, pleasevisit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer.