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Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Public Administration

The George Washington University
Washington, DC, US
$92K-$105K a year
Full-time

Position Description Summary :

The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration (TSPPPA) at The George Washington University (GW) seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position that will start in the Fall of 2025.

This faculty appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will be in a public administration or public policy field.

We welcome applications from those with expertise or experience related to teaching program evaluation, public budgeting & finance, or research methods.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities : We seek applicants with the potential to establish a sustained program of academic research resulting in a strong publication record as evidenced by scholarly publications or works in progress.

The person hired for this position will sustain strong research and publication records that can serve as a basis for tenure.

They will teach elective and / or required courses and mentor students in our Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Arts in Environmental Sustainability Policy (MA-ESP), and / or Ph.

D. in Public Policy and Public Administration programs. The standard course load is four courses for the academic year for all professors.

Assistant professors are expected to carry a minimal service load that includes service outside and internal to GW. Minimum Qualifications : 1.

Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, or related field (e.g., economics, political science, sociology) by date of appointment or within one semester after appointment.

2. The ability to teach core courses in our public administration (MPA), public policy (MPP), environmental and sustainability policy (MA-ESP), and / or Ph.

D. in Public Policy and Public Administration programs.3. Potential to establish a sustained program of academic research resulting in a strong publication record as evidenced by scholarly publications or works in progress.

Advertised Salary : $92,000 - $105,000 Other Benefits : Other Information : Candidates who will complete their Ph.D. after the date of appointment will be initially appointed as an Instructor until completion of their Ph.D.

The Trachtenberg School has a long reputation of excellence, offering two of the oldest public administration and public policy programs in the world.

It is one of the few graduate-only schools at GW and leverages its location in the nation’s capital to enhance student, alumni, and faculty experiences.

Our award-winning faculty are recognized for their research expertise and teaching excellence. We pride ourselves on our pursuit of an inclusive culture that values excellence, humility, and compassion.

We consistently rank among the top 20 public affairs schools and have eight specialties ranked in the top 10% by US News and World Report.

Our classes typically are under thirty students and our alumni network is strong and active.

GW sits in the vibrant Foggy Bottom community within walking distance of the White House, World Bank, museums, world-class restaurants, and other amenities.

As an R1 institution, the university boasts a robust community of scholars and numerous multi-disciplinary initiatives. It is home to many centers and institutes including the GW Institute of Public Policy, Global Food Alliance, Alliance for a Sustainable Future, Center for Washington Area Studies, and Trachtenberg’s own Regulatory Studies Center.

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