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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Public Administration

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

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Employment Opportunities Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Public Administration

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Position Title Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Public Administration

Tenure Status Tenure Track Provide Rank Assistant Professor Position Number 067821 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department Government & Justice Studies - 250750 Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related discipline is required at the time of appointment, but ABDs will be considered. A J.D. is not sufficient for this position.

Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required) Areas of interest are open, however, there is a particular interest for candidates with expertise in public policy analysis and program evaluation. Professional experience in Public Administration, particularly at the local or state level and/or in non-profit management, is desirable. License/Certification Required Description of the Department or Unit The Master of Public Administration program is NASPAA-accredited and has approximately 60 students, most of whom specialize in local government or non-profit administration (see mpa.appstate.edu). The Department houses undergraduate programs in criminal justice and political science and graduate programs in public administration and political science. Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at https:// gjs.appstate.edu. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The teaching load is three courses per semester for faculty who maintain an active research agenda. Responsibilities include instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels, an active program of scholarship, instruction on-campus (Boone and Hickory), as well as online instruction, student advising, and participation in service activities. Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2027

Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) ABD Description ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. Special Instructions to Applicants For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

  • A letter of application/interest
  • Current vita;
  • Contact information for three references familiar with the candidate who can speak to the candidate's teaching and scholarship qualifications.
  • an unofficial copy of graduate (and doctorate, if applicable) transcripts
  • For additional information and inquiries, contact Yong Hur ([email protected]). Review of complete applications will begin 9/8/26, and will continue until the position is filled. UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. Posting Date 06/15/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 09/08/2026 Search Chair Name Yong Hur Search Chair Email [email protected] Quick Link https: // appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54232 Posting Number FA00586P

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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of References with Contact Information
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