Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Assistant Professor of Public Administration —Job Opening #281897 College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies

The Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Public Administration. 

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Within this setting, the Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies houses the NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. Our innovative program offers two flexible tracks (Hybrid and Executive), with specialized courses in public and nonprofit management. The Hybrid Track blends online and in-person instruction, while the Executive Track is fully online with courses delivered in an abbreviated format. The department also offers three online undergraduate minors in public administration, public policy, and nonprofit management. Being fully committed to the advancement of public service education, the department continues to expand its curricular offerings at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The faculty focus on high-quality, student-centered undergraduate and graduate education, maintain robust research agenda, and engage in impactful service within the University (including a strong commitment to student mentoring), the profession, and the community.

Location

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Job Summary. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Public and Nonprofit Studies, the Assistant Professor of Public Administration position requires graduate and undergraduate teaching, a rigorous research program, and participation in service responsibilities. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment. 

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Public Administration, Public Policy, or Public Affairs, by August 1, 2025.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
• Ability to teach effectively across modalities, including web-based and in-person instruction. 
• Willingness to engage in funded and applied research. 
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. 
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. 
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have research and teaching interests in public management, broadly defined. A focus on local/regional government, urban/regional planning, community and/or economic development, budgeting and finance, human resource management, or a combination of areas is preferred. 

• Previous practitioner experience is desirable to support teaching needs in the MPA Executive Track. 

• An MPA and/or ability to teach in one or more of the general areas of Public Administration and contribute to the concentration in public management. 
• The successful candidate will be able to tailor their instruction to meet student needs. 

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a statement addressing teaching philosophy; a research statement; official or unofficial graduate transcripts; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least four professional references. 

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins March 13, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2025.

See https://hr.georgiasouthern.edu/employment-opportunities/ to apply. Reference Job ID 281897.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Candice Pippin Bodkin, Ph.D. 

Email: [email protected] 

Telephone: (919) 478-5589