Assistant Professor of Political Science at California State University

Assistant Professor of Political Science at California State University

DIVISION OF POLITICS, ADMINISTRATION AND JUSTICE
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Public Administration
Tenure Track


The Division of Politics, Administration and Justice at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Political Science with the appointment beginning in Fall, 2011.


Position

We seek applicants in the field of Public Administration. The position will involve teaching, research, and service in Public Administration in a NASPAA accredited M.P.A. program, and in our B.A. in Public Administration. We are particularly interested in candidates able to teach courses in public finance, budgeting, and/or urban management. Outstanding candidates in other areas of public administration are also encouraged to apply.


Faculty members teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students and serve on academic committees. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching and excellent research, including publication in peer-reviewed outlets relevant to the fields above, and participation in the broader academic community


Qualifications

· A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science or a related field is required by the time of appointment.

· Expertise is required in one or more of the areas listed above.

· Preference will be given to applicants who have taught effectively in the past.

· Successful candidates should be able to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues.



Rank and Salary

The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary is subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is available. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf

Job Control Number


23603G-11-004


Appointment Date


August 2011



Application Procedure

Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. syllabi and evaluations), an example of scholarly research, and graduate transcripts(s). Applicants who have additional expertise in other areas of political science are asked to describe those interests and are encouraged to apply.




Send materials to:



Chair, Public Administration Search Committee

Division of Politics, Administration and Justice

California State University, Fullerton

P.O. Box 6848

Fullerton, California 92834-6848



Application Deadline

Application review begins immediately. To ensure full consideration, please submit all materials by September 30, 2010. Position is open until filled.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer

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