Chair of Public Policy Leadership

Position Description

The Department of Public Policy Leadership at the University of Mississippi is seeking applicants for the position of department chair. Public Policy Leadership is an interdisciplinary unit, including public policy, philosophy, geography, political science and more. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Public Policy or a closely related field, and an excellent record of teaching, research, and academic leadership. The successful candidate must be tenurable as an Associate or Full Professor. Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing their vision for the department and their qualifications for the job, c.v., and other supporting material they think appropriate. References will be checked for interviewed candidates. Start date will be July 1, 2026. Apply online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu.

The department offers a selective B.A. degree, providing a challenging undergraduate major that prepares high-performing students for positions of leadership in an increasingly complex world. The program emphasizes the global nature of responsible decision-making, the ethical imperatives of leadership, critical thinking and communication skills required for careful policy analysis. See https://olemiss.edu/ppl for more information.

Position Details

Appointment: 12 months

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Public Policy or a closely related field, and an excellent record of teaching, research, and academic leadership. The successful candidate must be tenurable as an Associate or Full Professor. Applicants should submit a letter of application detailing their vision for the department and their qualifications for the job, c.v., and other supporting material they think appropriate. References will be checked for interviewed candidates. Start date will be July 1, 2026. Apply online at https://jobs.olemiss.edu.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.