Tenure-Track Public Administration Professor & MPA Lead

University of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Administration in the Division of Planning and Public Affairs for spring or fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach in the NASPAA-accredited MPA program and coordinate the MPA program, providing leadership for curriculum development, assessment, student recruitment and advising, and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field or be ABD with a clear date of completion.
• For Associate Professor consideration, prior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (or equivalent) at an accredited academic institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including online teaching as well as traditional classrooms.
• Evidence of an active or emerging research agenda with the potential for external funding and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Public Affairs, Political Science, and Urban Studies.
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students in Public Affairs, Political Science, and Urban Studies.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities for the MPA program.

Education

Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, or closely related field

ABD with clear date of completion

Job description

LSU New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Administration in the Division of Planning and Public Affairs for spring or fall 2027.

The successful candidate will teach in the NASPAA-accredited MPA program and coordinate the MPA program, providing leadership for curriculum development, assessment, student recruitment and advising, and accreditation activities.