Assistant Professor
Center for Public Administration and Policy, School of Public and International Affairs
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=175600278&Title=Assistant%20Professor
Role Title
Assistant Professor
Posting Number
0121502
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 30 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 30 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth's most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8000+ faculty and staff from over 100 countries, and is engaged in research around the world. Invent the Future at Virginia Tech.
The mission of the Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP) is to promote the common good of our constitutional republic and the advancement of public service by providing outstanding education, research, and outreach in the theory and practice of public administration, management, and policy. We are seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level at the main campus in Blacksburg, VA, to begin in August 2012. The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty of scholar-teachers engaged in a wide spectrum of research on public administration, public policy, and public management. CPAP is a nationally-ranked public affairs program offering an accredited Master of Public Administration degree and the PhD in Public Administration and Public Affairs. Both degrees are offered in Blacksburg and Alexandria, VA, and the MPA is also offered in Richmond, VA. CPAP is a program unit in the School of Public and International Affairs, which also houses programs in Government and International Affairs and Urban Affairs and Planning.
Position Summary
We seek a qualified individual to fill an assistant professor position in the areas of public management, public organizations/organization theory, and research methods. We are especially interested in candidates with one or more of the following specializations: network analysis, local government management, leadership, budgeting and financial management, quantitative and qualitative methods, and administrative ethics. Teaching responsibilities will include both introductory courses and advanced seminars supporting the program's masters and doctoral degrees. We are one program in three locations, thus candidates can expect to teach courses on occasion that include students from our other program locations. There are also opportunities for interdisciplinary teaching and research in collaboration with faculty from the other programs in the School of Public and International Affairs.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a terminal degree (PhD) in public administration, political science, or a related discipline by time of appointment in August 2012, and must demonstrate a commitment to building a strong research agenda and publication record.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate-level teaching experience and an established publication record are preferred. Demonstrated commitment to community outreach and engagement, as is expected of faculty at a land-grant institution, is a plus.
Employment Comments
This is a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level at the main campus in Blacksburg, VA.
How to Apply for this Job
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu, reference posting #0121502. Complete electronic applications should include: 1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vita, 3) one writing sample, 4) contact information of at least three professional references, and 5) an official or unofficial transcript.
If requested, reference letters should be sent to: Brian J. Cook, Search Committee Chair, c/o Krystal Wright, Faculty Search Assistant, SPIA (0113), 160 Otey Street, Room 110, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Questions about the online application process should be directed to Ms. Krystal Wright, at krystal@vt.edu, phone: 540-231-2291, or SPIA (MC0113), 160 Otey Street, Room 110, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Review of application materials will begin on March 12, 2012.
Employee Category
Instructional/Research Faculty
Appointment Type
Regular
FLSA Status:
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Status (Faculty Only)
Tenure Track
Academic Year or Calendar Year
Standard Academic Year
Percent Employment
Full Time
Advertised Pay Range
Commensurate with education and experience.
Department
Public & Internat Affairs, School of
College / Sr. Management
College of Architecture & Urban Studies
Work Location
Blacksburg
Work Schedule:
Work according to class schedule and administrative demands.
Job Posting Date
02-10-2012
Review Begin Date
03-12-2012
Restricted to university employees only?
No
Quick Link
listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=194970
Application Information
Anne M. Khademian
Director
School of Public and International Affairs
College of Architecture and Urban Studies
Virginia Tech
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Alexandria: (703) 706-8119
Blacksburg: (540) 231-2291
Email: akhademi@vt.edu
www.annekhademian.cpap.vt.edu