25-33 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration
Company:
West Chester University
Job Location:
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383
Category:
Public Administration and Policy
Type:
Full-Time
Location: West Chester University, PA
Job Number: 25-33
Department: College of Business & Public Management
Division: Public Policy and Administration
Opening Date: 10/31/2024
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Public Policy and Administration invites applicants for a full-time, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration position. The position begins in August 2025.
West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
The mission of the Department of Public Policy and Administration, part of the College of Business and Public Management, is to provide high-quality, accessible education for a diverse community of emerging and existing public service leaders. Our faculty and students advance the practice of public administration through community partnerships, academic scholarship, and applied research-spanning the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Department faculty members balance excellent teaching with active scholarship. The College of Business and Public Management is an AACSB accredited school. The MPA program is accredited by NASPAA.
The faculty position involves teaching graduate level courses that may be offered in in-person, online, and hybrid formats. The typical course load involves teaching nine (9) graduate credits per semester in the MPA and DPA programs. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate strong attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department's students. Their experience, substantive specialization, and pedagogical training will serve to strengthen the department's mission and vision. The faculty will collaborate with other departmental and college faculty & staff to ensure student success.
Responsibilities include:
· Teach graduate level courses in the Public Policy and Administration program. Additional courses within area(s) of specialization may be assigned based on departmental needs
· Advise and mentor students
· Supervise and participate in student dissertation
· Contribute to the department's maintenance of NASPAA accreditation
· Engage in scholarly activities such as research, presentations, and publications
· Demonstrate continuing scholarly growth compatible with the teacher-scholar model
· Serve the College, University, and the community through participation in various committees.
· Perform other duties as assigned
· A doctorate in Public Administration or directly related field. ABD may be considered - must be completed by August 2025
· Experience teaching graduate level courses in the Public Administration curriculum
· Experience advising graduate level research projects and doctoral dissertation
· Experience teaching college level courses in-person, online, and/or hybrid
· Record of scholarship and research accomplishments
· Experience using quantitative research methods; and/or
· Experience in public budgeting and finance field; and/or
· Experience teaching in various modalities, including online synchronous, online asynchronous, and in-person
West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin in November 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must successfully complete the application, interview process, teaching demonstration, and research presentation to be considered as a finalist.
Required Documents for Consideration
· Cover Letter - Include teaching philosophy, research interests, and relevant professional experience
· CV
· Unofficial graduate transcript (official transcripts will be required at a later date)
· Samples of recent research (For articles under review, include any letters from the editor and/or other evidence of article submission. Specify those under second or subsequent review)
· Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
· Sample syllabi (if available)
· List of three references (include name, title, email address, and telephone number)
· Diversity statement (See below)
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
West Chester University has joined EAB's Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, therapy setting, and/or research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Number: 25-33
Department: College of Business & Public Management
Division: Public Policy and Administration
Opening Date: 10/31/2024
Position Summary
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Public Policy and Administration invites applicants for a full-time, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration position. The position begins in August 2025.
West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
The mission of the Department of Public Policy and Administration, part of the College of Business and Public Management, is to provide high-quality, accessible education for a diverse community of emerging and existing public service leaders. Our faculty and students advance the practice of public administration through community partnerships, academic scholarship, and applied research-spanning the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Department faculty members balance excellent teaching with active scholarship. The College of Business and Public Management is an AACSB accredited school. The MPA program is accredited by NASPAA.
The faculty position involves teaching graduate level courses that may be offered in in-person, online, and hybrid formats. The typical course load involves teaching nine (9) graduate credits per semester in the MPA and DPA programs. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate strong attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department's students. Their experience, substantive specialization, and pedagogical training will serve to strengthen the department's mission and vision. The faculty will collaborate with other departmental and college faculty & staff to ensure student success.
Responsibilities include:
· Teach graduate level courses in the Public Policy and Administration program. Additional courses within area(s) of specialization may be assigned based on departmental needs
· Advise and mentor students
· Supervise and participate in student dissertation
· Contribute to the department's maintenance of NASPAA accreditation
· Engage in scholarly activities such as research, presentations, and publications
· Demonstrate continuing scholarly growth compatible with the teacher-scholar model
· Serve the College, University, and the community through participation in various committees.
· Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
· A doctorate in Public Administration or directly related field. ABD may be considered - must be completed by August 2025
· Experience teaching graduate level courses in the Public Administration curriculum
· Experience advising graduate level research projects and doctoral dissertation
· Experience teaching college level courses in-person, online, and/or hybrid
· Record of scholarship and research accomplishments
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience using quantitative research methods; and/or
· Experience in public budgeting and finance field; and/or
· Experience teaching in various modalities, including online synchronous, online asynchronous, and in-person
Special Instructions
West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Review of applications will begin in November 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must successfully complete the application, interview process, teaching demonstration, and research presentation to be considered as a finalist.
Required Documents for Consideration
· Cover Letter - Include teaching philosophy, research interests, and relevant professional experience
· CV
· Unofficial graduate transcript (official transcripts will be required at a later date)
· Samples of recent research (For articles under review, include any letters from the editor and/or other evidence of article submission. Specify those under second or subsequent review)
· Recent teaching evaluations (if available)
· Sample syllabi (if available)
· List of three references (include name, title, email address, and telephone number)
· Diversity statement (See below)
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
West Chester University has joined EAB's Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, therapy setting, and/or research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
