"Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Policy and Administration"

Job Description

A full member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) invites applicants for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Policy and Administration.

The position will start in Fall 2026.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Candidates should have Ph.D. in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field (e.g., Economics, Planning, Urban Affairs, Environmental Studies, Political Science, and others).

We are looking for candidates whose research emphasis is broadly aligned with FIU’s strategic focus area of environment and environmental resilience.

We take a holistic approach to resilience research encompassing environmental policy and planning, environmental/climate finance, disaster management, innovative technological solutions (e.g., clean energy), sustainable development, and related areas. Candidates should have a strong record of, or a demonstrated capacity for scholarly publications and external research support. ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation that the Ph.D. is completed before the start date.

Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536727 at careers.fiu.edu

Please attach (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement (2 pages maximum) (4) teaching statement (2 pages maximum) and (5) names and contact information for at least three references.

Individuals identified as references will be contacted directly by FIU.

Candidates should upload all application materials as one attachment. Application review will begin on March 2, 2026.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Milena Neshkova (mneshkov@fiu.edu).