Tenure-Track Public Administration Professor (MPA)

Public Value; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an Assistant Professor of Public Administration in the Graduate Center for Public Policy & Administration. CSULB is an HSI/AANAPISI serving diverse student populations and engages in equity-centered initiatives.

The position offers a full-time, instructional faculty role with a strong emphasis on graduate teaching and research in public affairs. Start date is Fall 2027, with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, political science or closely related field. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion by Aug 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 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 governance and accreditation activities.
• Engage in high-quality research resulting in conference participation and peer-reviewed publications.
• Provide service to the department, college, university and community.

Skills

Graduate teaching potential

Research excellence potential

Diversity/inclusive teaching

Education

Ph.D. in public administration or closely related field

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks an Assistant Professor of Public Administration in the Graduate Center for Public Policy & Administration. CSULB is an HSI/AANAPISI serving diverse student populations and engages in equity-centered initiatives.

The position offers a full-time, instructional faculty role with a strong emphasis on graduate teaching and research in public affairs. Start date is Fall 2027, with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications.