Job Details
- Job Title: Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried - Askew School of Public Administration and Policy
Responsibilities
The person hired will teach two courses per semester for both Fall and Spring in an academic year. Courses to be taught are Homeland Security Policy and Practice, as well as a redeveloped course on disaster impacts on communities, both domestically and internationally. The new faculty member will be encouraged to develop or redevelop courses focused on policy and public administration related to national security, domestic security, and disaster response. Also, the successful candidate will be a core member of the school faculty engaged in research and collaboration, teaching in the MPA and PhD in Public Administration programs, and mentoring doctoral students.
Qualifications
- A PhD in public administration, public policy, or another related field, by the time of appointment is required.
- An ideal candidate will have academic and operational experience in homeland security, emergency management, and/or intelligence.
Other Information
The Askew School of Public Administration and Policy is a core academic unit of the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University. Located in Florida's capital city, the Askew School has repeatedly been recognized as one of the best MPA programs in the U.S. and as one of the top ten faculties internationally as measured by the number of refereed articles published in the journals of our field. Our affiliated centers include: The Center for Disaster Risk Policy, which does extensive consulting, training, and support in emergency management for domestic and international organizations; and the Florida Center for Public Management, which offers the nation's largest Certified Public Manager program state-wide with full-time trainers. The Askew School has also established a Sustainability and Governance Lab to foster research collaboration among faculty, students, and community leaders working on sustainability.
Contact Info
Dr. Keon-Hyung Lee, Askew School of Public Administration and Policy School Director - klee2@fsu.edu
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
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Applicants should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and a list of three references. Please include "Assistant Professor Position" as the subject of the email.
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Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being advertised as open until filled and will begin in Fall 2026.
Application materials will be reviewed starting November 1, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Organization
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