"Assistant Professor of Public Administration"

Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Company: North Carolina State University

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Category: Public Administration and Policy

Type: Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Public Administration, in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at North Carolina State University (NC State), invites applications from highly-qualified candidates for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2026.

We seek applicants from the nonprofit management field and are especially interested in those with primary research and teaching interests in nonprofit budgeting and financial management; secondary interests in public budgeting and local government are desirable but not required.

We welcome all candidates doing excellent work in these areas, regardless of methodological specialty or approach, but would be especially interested to hear from applicants engaging in innovative methods.

Teaching responsibilities will be at the graduate level where our new colleague will teach core public and nonprofit management and elective courses in our PhD and NASPAA-accredited MPA programs. The expected teaching load is two courses per semester (2-2 load), with the possibility of summer teaching.

The successful candidate will also advise and mentor graduate students, including service on doctoral committees.

The MPA program serves pre- and in-service students, with most courses offered face-to-face in the evenings, although hybrid and online courses are also available. PhD seminars are cohort based and delivered on campus. A successful candidate will be prepared to engage students in active learning, as well as adapt their teaching styles to match the needs of our varied student body.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Applicants must have a PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or a related field by the time of appointment and must demonstrate: evidence of or strong potential for teaching excellence; strong research skills, including a record of and clear agenda for scholarly publication; and an orientation towards service to the university and broader academic and practitioner communities. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to the start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

Required Qualifications:

Strong commitment to excellence in teaching is expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience at the university level and demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence.

Required License or Certification:

N/A

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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