Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Policy

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dynamic Visiting Assistant Professor to join the School of Public Policy. This full-time role involves conducting impactful research and teaching courses in policy analysis and statistics. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. and demonstrate advanced proficiency in quantitative methods. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community while engaging with motivated students. If you are passionate about public policy and eager to make a difference in the field, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in research and quantitative methods.
• Ability to teach statistics, policy analysis, or economics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research supporting the research agenda.
• Teach three courses per academic year in the School of Public Policy.

Skills

Quantitative Methods

Research in Bureaucratic Politics

Research in European Politics

Theory Building

Fluent English

Fluency in French

Fluency in German

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Ph.D. in Public Policy

Ph.D. in Political Science

Ph.D. in Related Field

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The School of Public Policy at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-timeVisiting Assistant Professor to start Fall 2025, with flexibility.

Responsibilities include conducting high-quality research and supporting the research agenda of Professor Anthony Bertelli, the Sherwin Whitmore Chair of Liberal Arts.

Candidates should have research interests in bureaucratic politics and/or European politics, possess advanced proficiency in quantitative methods, and demonstrate a strong background in theory building. The ideal candidate will be an independent and motivated researcher.Fluent English language skills are required, and fluency in another language, such as French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish, is desirable.

Preference will be given for those who can teach statistics, policy analysis, or economics policy in the Master of Public Policy Program and the State, Society, and Public Policy course at the undergraduate level.

This position will include resident instruction and normal university service. Your teaching load during the academic year is three courses for the School of Public Policy. Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.

A Ph.D. in public policy, political science, or related field is required by the appointment date. This is a non-tenure-track, term position with the possibility of renewal.This position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments.Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and upload a cover letter outlining their research interests and methodological expertise, a curriculum vitae (CV), and two writing samples that demonstrate relevant skills and research interests.

System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.

Any questions or concerns with the online application can be directed to Paige McCarthy, [e-mail].

Visit our website at https://publicpolicy.psu.edu/ for more information on our School.

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