Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F00523P
Classification Title
Asst Professor, Clinical
Position Title
Clinical Assistant Professor – Non-Tenure-Tack
GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.
A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.
With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.
Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.
General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.
Department
Public Management and Policy
College
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Campus
Atlanta
Position Type
Full Time Faculty
Posting Type
Internal/External
About the Department
The Department of Public Management and Policy ( PMAP ) at Georgia State University is nationally recognized for its research, teaching, and service in public administration, nonprofit management, urban planning, and policy analysis. The department offers a range of degree programs at all levels, including the Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Master of Public Administration ( MPA ), Master of Public Policy ( MPP ), Ph.D. in Public Policy, and a variety of certificate programs. PMAP is home to a diverse group of faculty members who are internationally known for their research on public finance, social policy, public and nonprofit management, health policy, social equity, and urban governance. Faculty regularly collaborate with major research centers at the Andrew Young School, such as the Public Finance Research Cluster, the Georgia Policy Labs, and the Georgia Health Policy Center, positioning the department as a leader in addressing key societal issues through applied research. The department’s commitment to experiential learning ensures that students engage with real-world policy challenges through internships, community-based projects, and public service, preparing them to become effective leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Position Description
The Department of Public Management and Policy at Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, Clinical Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. The position is a nine-month appointment with annual review, in-person and online teaching responsibilities, and the possibility of summer teaching. A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Political Science or a closely related field is required. ABDs may apply, but degree must be in hand by the start of employment. A DPA and D.Ed. are not sufficient for this position. University teaching experience is also required. Priority will be given to candidates who can teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the Policy Analytics and Urban Planning and Policy specializations (e.g., Data Analysis and Visualization, Coding in R, GIS Applications to Planning and Policy Analysis, Urban Demography and Analysis) but we will consider those with teaching experience in other public affairs areas. Interest and experience in teaching/supervising internship courses, client-based capstones, and other forms of experiential learning programs is also preferred. The workload of the position is 80% teaching and 20% service. Application review will begin on June 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
This position is located on the Atlanta campus of Georgia State University and requires in-person, on campus-based work. The Andrew Young School maintains a flexible work environment.
Required Experience
Asynchronous and/or synchronous online teaching.
Required Education
Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Political Science, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Teaching and/or research experience in Policy Analytics and Innovation (e.g., data visualization, machine learning)