"Assistant Professor"

Position Summary

The Department of Public Administration and Policy in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with appointment to begin in August 2026. The position requires a research and teaching focus on public administration. Evidence of high-quality research, an active research agenda, and a commitment to excellence in instruction are necessary. While the field of specialization is open, candidates with research and teaching interests in public management, public personnel administration, organizational theory/behavior, or nonprofit management are particularly encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications received by October 1, 2025, are assured full consideration. Include in your application: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the contact information for three individuals providing reference letters. In your cover letter, please describe your preparation to contribute to the undergraduate minor in public policy and management as well as the MPA core curriculum and elective specializations. Applicants invited for interviews may also be required to provide graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching experience and evaluations, and examples of scholarly research.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2458P
Working Title: Assistant Professor
Department: SPIA-Public Admin & Policy
About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: [Not specified]
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: [Not specified]
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Job Posting Date: 08/21/2025
Job Closing Date: [Not specified]
Open until filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Details

Position Information: Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, political science, or a related field by August 2026.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: [Not specified]
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Ideal candidates will have the ability to teach core courses in the Master of Public Administration curriculum, such as public management, public personnel administration, public administration and democracy, research methods, and electives in their fields of expertise. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated success in securing external research funding.
Physical Demands: [Not specified]
Is this a Position of Trust?: No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
Does this position require a P-Card?: No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does this position have Security Access?: No
Background Investigation Policy: Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Company

As the birthplace of public higher education in America, the University of Georgia has inspired generations of entrepreneurs, researchers, and citizens to change the world since its founding in 1785. The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. Its motto, “to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things,” reflects the University’s integral and unique role in the conservation and enhancement of the state’s and nation’s intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage. The University of Georgia shares with the other research universities of the University System of Georgia the following core characteristics: a statewide responsibility and commitment to excellence and academic achievements having national and international recognition; a commitment to excellence in a teaching/learning environment dedicated to serving a diverse and well-prepared student body, to promoting high levels of student achievement, and to providing appropriate academic support services; a commitment to excellence in research, scholarship, and creative endeavors that are focused on organized programs to create, maintain, and apply new knowledge and theories; that promote instructional quality and effectiveness; and that enhance institutionally relevant faculty qualifications; a commitment to excellence in public service, economic development, and technical assistance activities designed to address the strategic needs of the state of Georgia along with a comprehensive offering of continuing education designed to meet the needs of Georgia’s citizens in life-long learning and professional education; a wide range of academic and professional programming at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. With its statewide mission and core characteristics, the University of Georgia endeavors to prepare the University community and the state for full participation in the global society of the twenty-first century. Through its programs and practices, it seeks to foster the understanding of and respect for cultural differences necessary for an enlightened and educated citizenry. It further provides for cultural, ethnic, gender, and racial diversity in the faculty, staff, and student body. The University is committed to preparing the University community to appreciate the critical importance of a quality environment to an interdependent global society.

Company info: Website: http://www.uga.edu/
Telephone: 7065423283
Location: Business Service Building, 424 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30602, United States