Associate Professor of Public Policy

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Position Summary:

The School of Public Administration (SPA) at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor of Public Policy. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, academic-year (9-month) faculty position based in Boca Raton, Florida, that will begin in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in public policy process theory with the area of policy specialization being open. The review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024.

Florida Atlantic University is a multi-campus doctoral research university (RU/High Research Activity) with approximately 30,000 students. FAU embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

SPA is housed in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. SPA provides intellectual, analytical, technical, and practical education to advance the state of knowledge in public administration and public policy and to enhance ethical and other public service values within its service region. Successful candidates may be eligible to join an existing community of scholars within FAU’s different research centers in many policy areas, such as the Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering, I-Health, and the new School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability, among others.

Based in FAU's main campus in Boca Raton, SPA is ranked among the top 80 public affairs programs in the national U.S. News and World Report Rankings. It is home to a Ph.D. in Public Administration, a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA), a Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM), and undergraduate programs in Public Safety Administration (BPSA) and Public Management (BPM).

Further information about the School can be found at:

https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/public-administration/.

We welcome applications from established policy scholars with expertise in public policy process theories and applications, demonstrated by an active track record of publications in high-impact policy journals. The successful candidate should have evidence of an intellectually rigorous research agenda, seek grant opportunities, and engage fully in university service activities. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in public policy and public administration, policy process theories, regulation, and policy implementation. The successful appointee will also contribute to the mission of the PhD program by serving as an active member of the Public Policy track contributing to comprehensive exams, serving on dissertation committees, and teaching advanced policy courses. Additionally, the candidate may serve as a Masters’ Program Coordinator of the MPA and MNM programs either upon hire or by the following calendar year.

 Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to the Director of the School of Public Administration
• Teach courses in policy process, implementation, and evaluation
• Actively participate on dissertation committees, contributing to comprehensive exams, and teaching advanced courses in public policy
• Coordinate the master’s programs (MPA and MNM), serving as the primary academic advisor
• Conduct high-quality research in the context of public policy

Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Arthur Sementelli, the Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

The College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a directly related field such as Political Science.
• An emphasis on public policy in general and public policy process theory.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate teaching is essential.
• A record of service to their university, profession, and/or community and demonstrates the potential leadership roles in the college, university, and community.
• Superior communication skills and the ability to teach across multiple degree programs (in-person and online modalities).
• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Evidence of contributions to excellence of student learning experience through research, teaching, and/or public engagement.
• A record of or the potential to obtain external research support.
• Demonstrated engagement with local, state, and national public service organizations in related areas of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience as an academic program coordinator or in a similar academic or service role.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

School of Public Administration

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2024-12-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:
(1) cover letter (2 pages maximum); The cover letter should describe the following:
• interest in the position and fit relative to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• research interests in public policy including engagement with students and the broader professional community.
(2) teaching philosophy and evaluations (2 pages maximum);
(3) research statement (3 pages maximum);
(4) two examples of published scholarly research: The two examples of scholarly writing could be a published journal article, a research manuscript authored by the applicant, or a book chapter;
(5) A complete curriculum vitae that will detail the applicant’s educational, scholarly, and professional history.
Additionally, we require the names and complete contact information (titles, organization affiliations, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) for three references. Please note that reference letters are not required until a candidate is identified as a finalist for this position.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
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