Assistant Professor, Public Administration (MPA)

California State University, Chico; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,352 - 147,579; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach is seeking an Assistant Professor of Public Administration to teach graduate public administration courses within a NASPAA-accredited MPA program. The role includes contributing to governance and accreditation activities and pursuing high-quality research for conference participation and peer‑reviewed publications.

The position emphasizes teaching excellence, scholarly activity, and service to the department, college, and community, with a focus on serving

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, political science or closely related field. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027
• Demonstrated potential for effectiveness teaching graduate-level public administration courses.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, scholarly, and creative activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate public administration courses in a NASPAA accredited MPA program.
• Contribute to faculty shared governance and accreditation activities.
• Engage in high quality research that leads to conference participation and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and community.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in public administration/public policy/political science

Job description

California State University, Long Beach is seeking an Assistant Professor of Public Administration to teach graduate public administration courses within a NASPAA-accredited MPA program. The role includes contributing to governance and accreditation activities and pursuing high-quality research for conference participation and peer‑reviewed publications.

The position emphasizes teaching excellence, scholarly activity, and service to the department, college, and community, with a focus on serving