Assistant/Associate Professor Public Administration & Master of Public Administration Coordinator

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Department

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Administration in the Division of Planning and Public Affairs for spring or fall 2027. We seek an innovative teacher-scholar with expertise in public administration, public policy, nonprofit management, emergency management, public finance, or a related field. Area of specialization is open.

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and serve as the MPA Program Coordinator, providing leadership for curriculum development, assessment, student recruitment and advising, accreditation activities, and continuous program improvement.

They will also be expected to develop and sustain an active, nationally recognized research agenda with the potential to secure external funding. Faculty in the Division of Planning and Public Affairs are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary research and collaborate with the Division's research centers, including the Center for Hazards Assessment, Response, and Technology (CHART) and the LSU New Orleans Transportation Institute (UNOTI).

This position is responsible for 9 academic units per semester (3/3) for faculty who maintain an active research agenda. Course releases may be given for robust funded research activities or extensive service responsibilities as appropriate. 

Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and supervising master and doctoral students in Public Affairs, Political Science, and Urban Studies, as well as other courses that are within the candidate’s area of expertise. We welcome applicants whose scholarship addresses contemporary policy challenges and who are committed to advancing the urban mission of a growing planning and public affairs division through excellence in research, teaching, and professional engagement.

How to Apply

Please submit:

(1) a curriculum vitae

(2) a letter of interest in the position, noting achievements in publishing, and teaching

(3) a one-page teaching philosophy, and

(4) the names and contact information for three references.

Application materials should be submitted via the University’s application system, Attn: Chair, Dr. Marla Nelson.  Application review will begin on October 19 2026.  For full consideration, applications should be received by 11:59 PM on October 18, 2026.   While we will begin reviewing and scheduling interviews at that time, the position will remain open until filled.

Required Qualifications  

• A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field or be ABD with a clear date of completion.

• For Associate Professor consideration, prior appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (or equivalent) at an accredited academic institution

Preferred Qualifications  

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels in both online teaching as well as in the traditional classroom settings.

• Evidence of an active or emerging research agenda with the potential for external funding and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.