Department Head, Department of Public Service and Administration (PSAA)

The Department of Public Service and Administration, Bush School of Government and Public
Service at Texas A&M University, invites applications for a Department Head and full-time, 11-
month academic appointment beginning as early as July 1, 2026, with the possibility of holding
an endowed chair. Successful candidates will be tenured full professors or current advanced
associate professors who will meet the qualifications of full professor. Academic Professional
Track (non-tenure) Professors of the Practice with substantial career accomplishments will also
be considered. The appointment as Department Head is for an initial five-year term with the
potential for renewal. The ideal candidate will have a substantial record of scholarly
publications, demonstrated success in teaching, and management skills demonstrated through
leadership roles in universities, government, organizations, or associations. In addition,
successful candidates will have a record of professional university service, excellent
communication skills, and a commitment to working effectively with individuals of varied
backgrounds.
The successful candidate will be a forward thinker who can execute a strategic vision to advance
the department. The Department Head supervises a Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs,
and Administration (NASPAA) accredited Master’s Degree in Public Service and Administration,
certificate programs in Public Management, Policy Analysis, Homeland Security, Nonprofit
Management, and multiple undergraduate degrees in public service and administration. The
Department Head is also responsible for fostering faculty excellence in teaching, research, and
service. Teaching responsibilities may include contributing to the needs of the department and
advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization, as well as providing service to the
department, school, and university.
The Department of Public Service and Administration offers master’s and undergraduate
coursework for four tracks of curriculum, including public management, public policy analysis,
nonprofit management, and homeland security and emergency management. The School is
ranked in the top 10 percent of graduate public affairs schools in the nation (U.S. News & World
Report). The curriculum within the department is a blend of both the theoretical and the
practical—providing students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful
careers in public service. Students can choose from several concentrations to focus their
studies, including state and local government; health policy; education policy; homeland
security and emergency management; energy, environment, and technology; analytic methods;
and individually designed concentrations offering flexibility to students with specific interests.
The department continues to grow and offers a variety of both in-residence and online
programs, and at the Washington, DC teaching site.

Requirements

For Tenure Review Upon Hire: An earned doctorate in public administration, public policy,
public affairs, political science, economics, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred) with at least 5
years of experience in an academic leadership role. Successful candidates will have significant
professional, research, and teaching experience in a related field.
For Academic Professional Track: A master's degree in public administration, public policy, public
affairs, political science, economics, or a related field and 25 years of experience in a related
discipline, and at least 5 years of experience in an academic leadership role. Successful
candidates will have significant professional, research, and teaching experience at the
college/school level the field or in a related field.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio:
Cover letter that discusses approach to leadership, goals, and vision for the department, and an
explanation of how your research and teaching can fit within the department.

Curriculum vitae

Personal statement to include philosphy and plans for research, teaching, and service.
Five (5) professional contact references. References will be contacted for finalists only.

For the Academic Professional Track, please submit materials here: apply.interfolio.com/176319
For Tenure Review Upon Hire, please submit materials here: apply.interfolio.com/176325

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The review of applications will begin
on December 1st, 2025 and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position
is filled.