Faculty Positions
TITLE: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
STARTING DATE: August 16, 2012
DESCRIPTION: The University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.
Qualifications for the position include an earned doctorate (at the time of appointment) in public administration, political science, or a related field, with strong teaching and research interests in one or more of the disciplines or sub-disciplines of public administration or public policy. Ability to teach organizational theory and capstone are desired, but not required. Willingness to serve on DPA dissertation committees is important. Applicants should have an emerging record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service and an established research agenda. Salary is competitive, depending on qualifications. This position will require teaching a portion of coursework in our online program. Experience in online teaching is desirable.
The Department of Public Administration is housed in the College of Public Affairs and Administration and offers an accredited MPA and also a DPA degree.
CAMPUS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three campuses of the University of Illinois. The UIS campus serves approximately 5,000 students in 23 undergraduate and 21 graduate degree programs. The academic curriculum of the campus emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology enhanced learning environment. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the department web page at http://www.uis.edu/publicadministration.
APPLICATION: Screening of applications will begin October 15th and will continue until the position is filled. Further information is available on the Department of Public Administration Web site at www.uis.edu/pa/. Inquiries may be directed to the Department by e-mail at mpa@uis.edu or by phone at (217) 206-6310. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references, and any other pertinent information to:
Public Administration/Center Search Committee
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 420
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
