SUBR | Assistant / Associate Professor of Public Administration/Public Policy

Southern University System; Sterlington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern University System invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Administration/Public Policy. This full-time, unclassified role offers a salary range of $70,000–$75,000 and entails graduate‑level instruction, scholarly engagement, student mentorship, and service to the department and university.

The ideal candidate will teach courses in public budgeting and finance, statistics and quantitative methods, ethics, public administration, and public

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of teaching, research, or professional experience in Public Administration/Policy.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Public Administration, Public Policy, and related areas.
• Maintain an active scholarly research agenda through publications and presentations.
• Chair/serve on doctoral dissertation committees and mentor doctoral students.
• Advise and mentor students on academic progress and degree completion.
• Pursue grant-funded research opportunities, including international initiatives.
• Participate in department, college, and university committees and governance.

Skills

Budgeting & Finance

Statistics & Methods

Ethics

Public Administration

Public Policy

Education

Doctoral degree in Public Administration/Policy

Job description

SUBR | Assistant / Associate Professor of Public Administration/Public Policy | Position Type: Full-Time Unclassified | Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Administration/Public Policy will support the department's teaching, research, and service missions through graduate-level instruction, scholarly engagement, student mentorship, and academic service. The faculty member will teach courses and conduct seminars in areas such as public budgeting and finance, statistics and quantitative methods, ethics, public administration, and public policy. The position will contribute to the development of a strong research agenda, including participation in international research initiatives and grant-funded activities. The faculty member will also advise and mentor graduate students, supervise doctoral dissertations, participate in departmental and university service, and contribute to the continued development and advancement of the academic program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Public Administration, Public Policy, and related areas, including courses and seminars within the faculty member's area of expertise.
• Maintain an active scholarly research agenda through research, publications, presentations, and other scholarly activities appropriate to the faculty rank.
• Chair and serve on doctoral dissertation committees and provide guidance to doctoral students throughout the dissertation process.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, research interests, professional development, and degree completion.
• Pursue and participate in grant-funded research opportunities, including international research grants and collaborative research initiatives.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and contribute to shared governance and institutional service.
• Contribute to departmental academic programs through curriculum development, program assessment, and other activities that support continuous improvement.
• Engage in professional and scholarly service activities that support the mission of the department and university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctoral degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of relevant academic, teaching, research, or professional experience in Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated expertise in public budgeting and finance, statistics, ethics, public administration, and/or public policy.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses and conducting academic seminars.
• Experience chairing or serving on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Established record of scholarly research, publications, and professional presentations.
• Experience developing, securing, or participating in externally funded research grants, including international research initiatives.

Point of Contact:

Dr. Revathi Hines | Chair

Department of Public Administration and Public Policy Programs

[e-mail]

A criminal background check and reference verification are required.

EEO/ADA Statement:

The Southern University System complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws. Southern University and A&M College forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable federal and state laws. This commitment applies to but is not limited to decisions concerning hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other college-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.