Assistant Professor

The Department of Public Management and Policy at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track, early-career Assistant Professor position in the areas of policy analysis, public management, analytics, and/or program evaluation, beginning August 2027. The position is a nine-month appointment with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the possibility of summer teaching. A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or a closely related field is required. ABDs may apply, but the degree must be in hand by the start of employment.We seek a colleague whose research agenda shows strong potential to attract sponsored funding and who can contribute to interdisciplinary work across the Andrew Young School, including in Policy Analytics, Urban Policy, and Computational Social Science. Candidates who demonstrate strong potential for engagement with community partners, and whose work advances the goals of the school’s strategic plan, Leading With Purpose, are especially encouraged to apply. Application review will begin on October 31 and will continue until the position is filled. This position is located on the Atlanta campus of Georgia State University and requires in-person, on campus-based work. The Andrew Young School maintains a flexible work environment.