Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Public Administration
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Murray
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- Professional Fields, Public Administration & Policy
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20220024FAC
Job Title:Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Public Administration
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray
Employment Term:10 Months
Position Type:Faculty (Tenure-Track)
Department:Political Science and Sociology
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:The Department of Political Science and Sociology at Murray State University invites applications for an advanced assistant or associate professor and director of public administration starting August 1, 2022. Appointment at rank commensurate with experience. This is a ten-month position from August 1st – May 31st. Prior service credit may be awarded towards tenure. We offer both an on-campus and online MPA program with several concentrations. While the specialization is open, we are interested in candidates who can teach some combination of Public Policy Analysis, Public Budgeting and Finance, and Public Organizations, along with other courses that contribute to the department’s programs. The candidate must also be able to use multiple delivery methods in non-traditional formats (e.g. online, ITV, and in-person). As director of the MPA the candidate will:
- review applications for admission to the MPA program,
- advise newly admitted and some returning students,
- work with the chair and program faculty on course offerings,
- oversee program assessment, and
- represent the program at meetings and events.
PhD, DPA, or related doctorate in political science, public administration, public policy or related field is required.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:Successful candidates should demonstrate a track record of excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:Note: Rank to be determined based upon the successful candidate’s qualifications.
Posting Date:02/10/2022
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Along with the application, the following items must be included:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Research Sample (please submit under “Writing Sample”)
For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by March 13, 2022. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Organization
For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928.
Recent Accolades:
- U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans
- Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
- G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
- Forbes Best Employers List
Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.
The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.
- Website
- http://www.murraystate.edu/
- Telephone
- (270) 809-2146
- Location
-
412 Sparks Hall
Murray
KY
42071
US
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