Tenure-Track Public Admin Professor—Research & Teaching

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

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.