University of Colorado - School of Public Affairs

Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Professor

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) seeks to fill a tenure-track position in public affairs, to start in August 2019. The position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in public administration/management, and we are open to various sub-field areas of expertise. Interest in social equity, civil society, social vulnerabilities, nonprofit management, collaborative governance, emergency management, and/or performance management would be particularly valuable.

We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and/or candidates whose research itself focuses on issues related to diversity and/or social equity. We are also open to candidates with a range of different methodological approaches and backgrounds.

The normal class teaching load is 2:2 and can involve teaching opportunities in our PhD in Public Affairs, MPA, and BA in Public Service programs. Applicants should be willing to teach in both face-to-face and online formats. The salary is competitive.

SPA has 28 full-time faculty and is currently ranked #29 in the country by US News and World Report in public management and leadership, and we are ranked in the top 75 programs in the world for public administration by Shanghai Academic rankings. SPA is a NASPAA-accredited MPA program ranked nationally at #34 overall by US News and World Report. In addition to the degree programs mentioned above, we also offer Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice. All programs except the PhD are available fully online, as well as in-person.

Our downtown Denver location provides unprecedented access to a diverse urban environment where policy becomes practice. SPA is a diverse learning community and one of the most culturally inclusive schools on campus, allowing our students to interact with people who reflect their own identity and with others who broaden their horizons. More than one-third of SPA students are students of color. CU Denver students come from all 50 states and 67 countries.

Denver is one of the fastest growing and most economically vibrant cities in America. Denver's Mayor, along with many other community leaders, are alums of our School. Our city and state are microcosms for research and teaching in public management, environmental policy, local government, nonprofits, emergency management, public health, and public finance.

Our faculty have grown their external funding by 200% over the past 5 years. Faculty currently have grants from NSF, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Ford Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, St. Louis Community Foundation, the Colorado Trust, the Community First Foundation, the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, the US Department of Health and Human Services, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and others. SPA faculty routinely attend and present at conferences around the world and are often invited to speak to both academic and practitioner communities on their areas of expertise. SPA faculty are nationally recognized leaders, currently or recently holding positions like NAPA members, PAR editor, PSJ editor, NASPAA Executive Council, ARNOVA board, NVSQ editorial board, and many others.

Many faculty are involved with SPA's Institute for Governance, the applied arm of the school, either through research, training, evaluation, or service. The Institute focuses on translational research, including but not limited to applied research in Colorado, through the work of Centers focused on local government, network sciences and collaborative governance, education policy, criminal justice, and policy process research. The Institute also runs a Certified Public Management (CPM) program and several other leadership development programs. We seek candidates who demonstrate interest in contributing to this mission in some manner.

Generally, SPA is seeking candidates who want to contribute to the dynamic efforts among faculty to support and expand our research and impact, as we continue to be recognized as a top public affairs school. Faculty are committed to working collaboratively and in support of making an impact on the field of public affairs and more broadly, the public sector. We are also committed to graduating high quality students who have the best experiences in the classroom, working alongside faculty in research, and making an impact as graduates who employers seek to hire. We expect that this candidate will quickly become part of an energetic effort to produce the best research and teaching in the field.

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled with full consideration given to those who apply by October 1, 2018.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:




At the Assistant Professor level, we seek candidates who have completed PhDs, with evidence of excellence in teaching, publishing, and demonstrated efforts at attaining external grant funding. For consideration at the Associate Professor level, candidates are expected to be an emerging leader in their field, with an excellent record in research, demonstrated through both externally funded awards and publications, as well as excellence in teaching, mentoring, and funding graduate and/or undergraduate students.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

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Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Diversity and Equity:

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The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.


Special Instructions to Applicants:Contact information: Please contact search committee co-chairs Professor Mary Guy (mary.guy@ucdenver.edu) and/or Associate Professor Todd Ely (todd.ely@ucdenver.edu) if you need more information about the academic elements of the positions; and contact Chris Smith (chris.smith@ucdenver.edu) if you need information about application processes and logistics.

Finalists for the position should be prepared to provide letters of recommendation and evidence of research and teaching proficiency upon request.

Application Materials Required:Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Application Materials Instructions:

Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers, refer to requisition ID: 14311

When applying, applicants must include:

1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current Resume/CV
3. The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references, either attached to your resume/CV or uploaded as a separate document

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.

Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.



Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Denver

Department: D0001 -- Denver Campus - 30081 - SPA-Dean's Office

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jul 30, 2018

Closing Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Chris Smith

Posting Contact Email: Chris.Smith@ucdenver.edu

Position Number: 00350707

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