Job Type/Hours per Week
Full-Time/40 hours
Salary
Commensurate with relevant work experience.
Hiring Department
Social Sciences
Location
UT Tyler.
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of
interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is
required to apply. Include evidence of teaching proficiency
(syllabi) and teaching evaluations completed by students (if
available).
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined
documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or
"References".
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the
"resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to
upload your combined documents as one file.
Application Review/Deadline
Applications will be accepted through November 15, 2026, with
preference provided to applications received by November 1,
2026.
Job Summary
The Department of Social Sciences at the University of Texas at
Tyler is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public
Administration to teach in the online Masters of Public
Administration program to begin August 16, 2027. Duties include
teaching a 3/3 course-load, active scholarship agenda, and service
to the university and local community.
The Department of Social Sciences incorporates Anthropology,
Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Social Work, Sociology and
Public Administration. In addition to the Masters of Public
Administration, the Department has a Criminal Justice Master of
Science degree.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Development and implementation of
graduate courses in public administration.
- Responsible for recruiting and retaining graduate
students.
- Faculty members at UT Tyler are expected to be outstanding
teachers and scholars and able to demonstrate a commitment to
service to the community and university. Additional expectations
include academic advising, academic programming and assessment,
service to the university, and continued professional
development.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- PhD in Public Administration or related discipline from an
accredited university (ABD is acceptable to apply but must have the
degree awarded by August 16, 2027).
- Ability to teach online graduate courses in Public
Administration.
- Evidence of teaching in an accredited community college and/or
university setting or similar experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Skills and confidence with technology.
Preferred Education and Experience
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and
Competencies
- Experience in instructional design and course development,
including online teaching and active learning strategies.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and constructive
collaborative relationships with faculty and administration
throughout the university.
- Record of professional activities related to public
administration and education.
- Support of University's strategic plan.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health
Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious
University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located
throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls
10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated as an R2 research institution by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler
supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to
uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve
ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest
Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and
innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health
Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the
university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit
https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System
of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per
week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option
to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS,
subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135
days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education
Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain
criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be
able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by
time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please
visit
https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer.
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