Associate Professor of Public Policy

Associate Professor of Public Policy

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

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Position Summary :

The School of Public Administration (SPA) at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor of Public Policy.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, academic-year (9-month) faculty position based in Boca Raton, Florida, that will begin in August 2025.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in public policy process theory with the area of policy specialization being open.

The review of applications will begin on October 18, 2024.

Florida Atlantic University is a multi-campus doctoral research university (RU / High Research Activity) with approximately 30,000 students.

FAU embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

SPA is housed in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. SPA provides intellectual, analytical, technical, and practical education to advance the state of knowledge in public administration and public policy and to enhance ethical and other public service values within its service region.

We welcome applications from established policy scholars with expertise in public policy process theories and applications, demonstrated by an active track record of publications in high-impact policy journals.

The successful candidate should have evidence of an intellectually rigorous research agenda, seek grant opportunities, and engage fully in university service activities.

Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in public policy and public administration, policy process theories, regulation, and policy implementation.

Summary of Responsibilities :

• Responsible to the Director of the School of Public Administration
• Teach courses in policy process, implementation, and evaluation
• Actively participate on dissertation committees, contributing to comprehensive exams, and teaching advanced courses in public policy
• Coordinate the master’s programs (MPA and MNM), serving as the primary academic advisor
• Conduct high-quality research in the context of public policy

Minimum Qualifications :

• A PhD in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a directly related field such as Political Science.
• An emphasis on public policy in general and public policy process theory.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate teaching is essential.
• A record of service to their university, profession, and / or community and demonstrates the potential leadership roles in the college, university, and community.
• Superior communication skills and the ability to teach across multiple degree programs (in-person and online modalities).
• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Evidence of contributions to excellence of student learning experience through research, teaching, and / or public engagement.
• A record of or the potential to obtain external research support.
• Demonstrated engagement with local, state, and national public service organizations in related areas of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience as an academic program coordinator or in a similar academic or service role.

Salary : Commensurate with Experience

Location : Boca Raton

Application Deadline : 2024-10-18

Special Instructions to Applicant :

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https : / / fau.

edu / jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents :

• Cover letter (2 pages maximum)
• Teaching philosophy and evaluations (2 pages maximum)
• Research statement (3 pages maximum)
• Two examples of published scholarly research
• A complete curriculum vitae

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff.

We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all.

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