Assistant Professor, Public Administration

Posting Number : 20260016FAC

Job Title :

Assistant Professor, Public Administration

Number of Vacancies :

About Murray State :

Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16 : 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits :

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment :

Equal Opportunity Employer / AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment : Regular Full-Time

Work Location : Murray, KY

Employment Term : Academic Year

Position Type :

Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Department :

Political Science and Sociology

Anticipated Start Date :

August 2026

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities :

The Department of Political Science and Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position in public administration starting in August 2026. We offer both an on-campus and online Master of Public Administration program with several concentrations. Teaching may include a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in political science and public administration. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach courses on Public Organizations, Public Sector Human Resource Management, Research Methods, and Foundations of Public Administration. Preference will be given to candidates who can also contribute to our undergraduate program through teaching courses, such as American Government and State and Local Government.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to scholarship and service as well as excellence in teaching and must also be able to use multiple delivery methods in non-traditional formats.

Responsibilities will include :

• Teaching online, in-person and ITV
• Teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level
• Contributing to other required / core courses in the program such as research methods, foundations (intro) to public administration, public policy analysis, public budgeting and finance, public organizations, and the capstone
• Contributing to other elective courses in the curriculum
• Advising students in the Master of Public Administration program
• Building relationships between the MPA program and the community
• Maintaining a record of scholarship and publications
• Building and maintaining a record of service
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements :

Ph.D., DPA, or related doctorate in political science, public administration, or public policy. A doctorate outside of these fields may be considered with specific experience in the field. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.

Preferred Education and / or Experience Qualifications :

Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Pay Plan : Faculty I

Posting Date : 10 / 13 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Along with the application, the following items must be included :

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by November 28, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.