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Wright State University
Assistant Professor, Public Administration
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A Public Administrator directs the work of a department or program in a municipality, state, province, or federal level.
$190,570 / year median in Ohio
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Job Description
Assistant Professor, Public Administration Wright State University EEO Statement:
Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.Faculty Rank or Job Title:
Assistant Professor, Public Administration Job Category:
Faculty/Instructional Department:
School of Social Sciences and International Studies EEO number: 27Y042Position FTE:
100%Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate:
Salary Band:
FB 3AAST
Job Summary/Basic Function The School of Social Sciences and International Studies (SoSSIS) at Wright State University (WSU) invites applications for tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 2027. The teaching load is focused on the Master of Public Administration program within the College of Liberal Arts. This faculty member will develop and regularly teach courses in public administration, with special emphasis on local government and the management of cities, to serve graduate course in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. This faculty member will also be expected to build out the program's online and hybrid course offerings. In addition, it is expected that this faculty member will contribute to related undergraduate programs within the School of Social Sciences and International Studies. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Wright State University is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). The program currently has four elective tracks: General, Criminal Justice, Social Issues, and Community Health. Successful candidates will be required to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as conduct scholarly research, advise students and engage in service activities. Minimum Qualifications- An earned doctorate in Public Administration, or a closely related field anticipated by the start date.
- Teaching experience in higher education
- Scholarship in public administration or related field Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience at the graduate level
- Experience developing online courses and programs
- Interest in developing interdisciplinary coursework
- Expertise in geographic information system (GIS), non-profit studies, public writing and communication, ethics in public service, civic literacy, or AI and data analytics
- Ability to raise external grant dollars Essential Functions and percent of time Teaching 55% Scholarship 30% Service 15% Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd) Non-Essential Functions and percent of time Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references.