Assistant Professor, Public Administration, School of Public and International Affairs

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a fulltime tenure-track Assistant Professor with a primary workload focus in support of our Public Administration subfield. This faculty member will contribute to the School and the MPA program in the areas of Digital Governance and Management and advance our research connection with the University’s Digital Futures project exploring the intersection of public administration, technology, data analysis, and democratic decision-making. The appointment is intended to begin on August 15, 2027. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) and is anchored in a social justice framework curriculum. The MPA program currently has three tracks in public management, social and urban policy, and Cyberpolicy. For details on our MPA program see our MPA website. In addition to the MPA program, SPIA offers an MA and PhD in Political Science as well as three undergraduate BAs (Political Science, International Affairs, and Law and Society). SPIA also houses three research centers—the Portman Center for Policy Solutions, the Center for Truth, Community Healing and Transformation (CTCHT) and the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy (CCSP). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to affiliate with these centers if they wish. Essential Functions The successful candidate will be expected to teach, research, and provide service. Teach primarily core MPA courses and electives, such as but not limited to Public Sector Technology and Management, Technology Procurement and Contracting, and other courses tied to one’s expertise. The course load for research active tenure-track faculty is 2-2 (two courses per 2 semesters)

Research activities include conducting, presenting, and publishing of scholarship and analysis in political science, public administration, and/or related fields as well as seeking grant funding, networking, and partner-building with public organizations. Service activities may include, but not be limited to, committee membership in SPIA, the college, university, and at national and international levels with professional organizations; community engagement (e.g., including local non-profits in classroom settings and in research); public service (including public lectures in the community); and student advising and mentoring. Minimum Requirements Prior to effective date of the appointment, candidates must have a completed PhD (i.e., must have completed all requirements for graduation) in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field. Application Process Interested and qualified applicants must complete our on-line application (REQ 104161). In addition to the basic online application, please provide: A cover letter indicating fit with the job description and SPIA programs outlined above Full and current CV Three names and contact information of references (letters of reference will be required of short-listed finalists) Writing sample Teaching portfolio (if applicable) A one-page statement addressing the candidate's intended contributions to the University's goals of building a team culture through teaching and service. Please use the “additional documents” feature to include all these required items. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 20 and the position will remain open until filled. Questions should be directed to [email protected].