Assistant Professor of Governance and Transportation Policy
The Department of Public Administration and Policy in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position (with appointment to begin in August 2026) specializing in governance and policy implications of energy systems and/or energy security in the transport sector (i.e., road, rail, maritime, air, intermodal, pipeline, space). The department seeks scholars who are dedicated to research, teaching, and student mentorship and who will contribute to the strengths of our undergraduate and graduate public administration and policy degree programs. Affiliation with the energy security policy team in the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security is possible for a finalist with relevant expertise and interest.
Ideal candidates will have will have research and teaching interests in areas such as (but not limited to) innovation and technology policy as it relates to electrification and the transition to net-zero energy systems; policy implications of rising electricity demand and potential impacts on the transport sector; public finance, policy, and regulatory dimensions of electric mobility; policy and management challenges of battery production for the transport sector; policy implications of U.S. non-competitiveness in electric vehicle production; health and environmental implications of decarbonization; and public management of the transition to net-zero energy systems. Evidence of high-quality research, an active research agenda, and a commitment to excellence in instruction are necessary. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated success in securing external research funding. Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in public administration, political science, public policy, or a related field by August 2026.
To apply, please visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/447839. Include in your application: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the contact information for three individuals providing reference letters. In your cover letter, please describe your preparation to contribute to the undergraduate minor in public policy and management as well as the MPA core curriculum and elective specializations. Applicants invited for interviews may also be required to provide graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching experience and evaluations, and examples of scholarly research. If you have questions or would like more information about the position, please contact Hannah Cowart ([email protected]). All applications received by October 1, 2025, are assured full consideration.
The University of Georgia is ranked consistently among the top-10 Public Affairs Schools by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit https://spia.uga.edu/departments-centers/padp/. In addition, the State of Georgia is well known for its quality of life, outdoor and cultural amenities, and affordability (https://www.exploregeorgia.org and https://www.georgia.org/competitive-advantages/life-georgia). UGA (www.uga.edu) is a land/sea grant institution located 75 miles northeast of Atlanta.
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