Job Title: Public Administration Faculty (Open Rank)
Location: Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 274592
About Us

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

Department Information

The Department of Political Science and Public Affairs, an academic unit of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Savannah State University, is the academic home of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program.

Job Summary

The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) accredited Master of Public Administration program at Savannah State University invites applicants for Public Administration Faculty (Open Rank). This is a tenure track position in the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs to begin Fall 2025. Assignments will include teaching at the graduate level, scholarly activities, securing grant funding and service to the department, campus, profession, and community. The incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D) in public administration, public policy or a related field (Ph.D students at the final stage of their dissertation are encouraged to apply)
• Excellent record in teaching, research and service
• Must be able to teach graduate courses in the MPA program
• Experience teaching Human Resources Management (HRM) courses
• Knowledge of NASPAA accreditation process and course assessment
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching
• Must be able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary settings
• Demonstrated record of securing grant funding and fundraising

NOTE: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching at the university level graduate courses in public administration, public policy, urban planning and related disciplines

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary for this position is $55,000.00 - 60,000.00 annually.

Required Documents to Attach

• Current CV that contains a summary and format of each course taught (e.g. in-person, online, hybrid).
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from supervisors who have knowledge of the applicant's teaching and research abilities (submit both letters as one attachment)
• List of graduate courses taught and sample syllabi of relevant courses (submit as sample curriculum)
• Teaching interests detailing how the applicant's teaching will meet the needs of SSU's students (attach as Teaching Philosophy)

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. The application deadline is January 3, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at oneusgsupport@usg.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Savannah State University's Core Values: T.I.G.E.R

• Teamwork is our distinction. Through mutual support, cooperation, encouragement, and shared goals, we at SSU believe that by working together, our university family of student, faculty, staff, alums and community supporters are serving and advancing our institution.

• Integrity as we will act honestly, fairly, impartially, unbiased and ethically, creating a trust that is evident in all University activities and decision-making.

• Greatness in our transformation and wisdom as we maximize the potential in each student through a nurturing environment in which our resources are safeguarded, and we are good stewards of the human, intellectual, physical, and fiscal resources given to our care.

• Excellence is our campus standard. Through the performance of campus duties, a commitment to the greatness of teaching and learning, scholarship, student engagement, stewardship and tradition, SSU will continue to be the catalyst for innovation and discovery.

• Respect through recognizing the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We will do our utmost to fulfill our resulting responsibility to treat each person with fairness, compassion and decency.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.

Special Applicant Instructions

• Applicants must include the name, e-mail address and telephone number of three (3) professional references.
• Transcripts must be uploaded with the application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. The official transcript is required upon hire.