Associate or Full Professor – American, State, Urban Politics and Policy (University of Houston)

About the Hobby School

The Hobby School of Public Affairs was created in 2016 by the University of Houston System. Incoming faculty will have the opportunity to join existing faculty in building and shaping the direction and culture of the school. The Hobby School emphasizes advanced social science methodology, leadership development, and ethical analysis in its teaching, training, and research. It is the home of UH’s Center for Public Policy, Survey Research Institute, and Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center for Ethics and Leadership.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will pursue research in American, state, or local politics and public policy, with particular preference for applicants who demonstrate expertise and a national reputation in survey research and political methodology. Depending on background and experience, the faculty member may also be considered for appointment as the Lanier Chair in Public Policy and/or as Director of the Survey on Public Attitudes and Community Engagement (SPACE City Panel).

Requirements

Expertise in advanced statistical methods—including data visualization, mapping, local area models, spatial analysis, policy evaluation, and structural or quantitative modeling—is highly desirable. Candidates who have experience and expertise in designing, implementing, and analyzing panel surveys and surveys focusing on state and municipal areas or advanced methods to estimate local area public opinion from national surveys, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required. Advanced Associate (with tenure) or Full Professor.
• We are primarily seeking applicants with a strong research record and established reputation that can help build our growing program.
• Candidates should have a strong background in rigorous research methods to support the Hobby School’s mission to provide training in tools, methods, and analysis.

Skills

Expertise in advanced statistical methods—including data visualization, mapping, local area models, spatial analysis, policy evaluation, and structural or quantitative modeling—is highly desirable. Candidates who have experience and expertise in designing, implementing, and analyzing panel surveys and surveys focusing on state and municipal areas or advanced methods to estimate local area public opinion from national surveys, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research institution and is the flagship campus of a state-assisted higher education system that enrolls over 70,000 students (system-wide). We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

Pay

Salary and rank commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.