Open Rank Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty in Public and Nonprofit Management
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, Opportunity, and Community-Engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 26,000 students, 84% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 169 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no state income tax. In 2026, U.S. News and World report named El Paso the best big city to live in the nation. The region's rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children's museum and science center, the state's longest-running symphony orchestra, and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate El Paso Chihuahuas, and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.
With nearly 7,000 students and more than 20 departments and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college at UTEP. The college offers 36 bachelor's, 24 master's, and four Ph.D. degrees in the fine and performing arts, the humanities, and the social and behavioral sciences. The college also provides most of the UTEP core curriculum to students in all colleges. The college's undergraduate and graduate programs house many excellent faculty who have been recognized as national and international leaders in their fields. Faculty conduct interdisciplinary research in Latinx culture, health disparities, social justice, border studies, migration, environmental communication, and numerous other fields that enrich our bicultural and binational region. Under the UTEP EDGE, faculty and students across the college engage in a variety of high-impact practices including community engagement and research on both sides of the border, study abroad/away, internships, and capstone experiences that help prepare students for lifelong success.
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UTEP is seeking to fill one open-rank tenured or tenure-track position beginning Fall 2027. We encourage applications from scholars advancing research on public and nonprofit management broadly, whose research impacts the core public administration literature. The successful candidate will teach in the Master of Public Administration and the newly launched B.A. in Public Administration. The ability to teach MPA and undergraduate courses is required. The ability to teach courses in quantitative research methods (graduate and undergraduate) is desirable. The teaching load is 2-2. We prefer candidates who can engage with the local public and/or nonprofit community through community-engaged teaching and applied research. The Department's MPA degree is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). We also offer a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration, and an undergraduate concentration and minor in Public Administration.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Public Administration or a closely related field from an accredited university. ABD applicants will be considered if a doctorate will be in hand by Fall 2027. An active and promising research agenda and published scholarly journal articles are required. A strong record of peer-reviewed publications will ultimately be required for tenure. The potential to secure external funding is highly valued.
Preferred Areas: Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated research agenda and teaching expertise in public and/or nonprofit management, including, local government, grant writing and fund development for nonprofits, urban planning/administration, public participation, or emergency management. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our involvement with local governments in our region, as well as with the Texas City Management Association (TCMA) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Demonstrated experience or potential for teaching and mentoring students at a Hispanic-Serving Institution or with underserved student populations is also preferred.
Rank Specification Qualifications
Associate Professor: Candidates must demonstrate sustained excellence across research, teaching, and service, including a strong record of publication in leading peer-reviewed journals, demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and course development, and meaningful leadership and service contributions to the department, university, and profession. Candidates with a successful record of securing and managing external funding or establishing applied research partnerships are strongly preferred. Involvement and familiarity with NASPAA are also preferred.
Full Professor: Candidates must demonstrate sustained scholarly excellence, including a substantial record of impactful peer-reviewed publications and a well-established national or international reputation. Candidates must also have a sustained record of teaching excellence, effective mentorship of students and junior faculty, and significant leadership and service. A demonstrated record of securing and managing external research funding is preferred. Involvement and familiarity with NASPAA are also preferred.
Additional Information:
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must electronically submit: (1) letter of interest that outlines your research agenda (including research trajectory and for senior positions, trajectory and impact) and teaching expertise; (2) curriculum vita; (3) one scholarly publication or working paper; (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (5) names and full contact information of three references that we may contact. If you have questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Eric Boyer at [email protected]
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
