Assistant Professor, Public Administration
Position Summary/Basic Function
The School of Social Sciences and International Studies (SoSSIS) at Wright State University (WSU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 2027. The teaching load is focused on the Master of Public Administration program within the College of Liberal Arts. This faculty member will develop and regularly teach courses in public administration, with special emphasis on local government and the management of cities, to serve graduate courses in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. This faculty member will also be expected to build out the program's online and hybrid course offerings. In addition, it is expected that this faculty member will contribute to related undergraduate programs within the School of Social Sciences and International Studies.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned doctorate in Public Administration, or a closely related field anticipated by the start date.
- Teaching experience in higher education.
- Scholarship in public administration or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience at the graduate level.
- Experience developing online courses and programs.
- Interest in developing interdisciplinary coursework.
- Expertise in geographic information system (GIS), non-profit studies, public writing and communication, ethics in public service, civic literacy, or AI and data analytics.
Essential Functions And Percent Of Time
- Teaching - 55%
- Scholarship - 30%
- Service - 15%
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. References to be submitted upon request only. First Consideration Date: 09/15/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled: Yes To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/22565
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