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Faculty Position- Department of Public Administration at the University of Kansas

Faculty Position
Department of Public Administration at the University of Kansas


The position is expected to begin as early as August 18, 2011. Candidates should have a strong research agenda, a commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching, and a strong commitment to professional service.
Required qualifications are:
• Ph.D., ABD, or terminal degree, in Public Administration or Political Science expected by start date of appointment
• Demonstrable research and teaching qualifications
• Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in research and teaching
Preferred qualifications are:
• Demonstrated ability to secure external research funding
• Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, mastersʹ and doctoral levels
• A candidate who would contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, including a diversity of scholarly approaches.

The University of Kansas Department of Public Administration is small and
collegial, with an outstanding research and teaching faculty and strong,
nationally‐recruited students. The department serves the traditional campus in
Lawrence as well as campuses in nearby Topeka and the Kansas City metro area.
The MPA program is highly‐ranked among graduate programs, particularly in
the areas of City Management/Urban Policy and Public Management. The department supports a small undergraduate program at the Kansas City‐area campus and a small,
distinguished doctoral program. An excellent professional education program is taught throughout the state.

Apply online at https://jobs.ku.edu (search for position #00003122) and submit the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, one or two article‐length manuscripts or other writing samples, and a list of three references. In addition, applicants should have 3 letters of reference sent to Ms. Diana Koslowsky (dianak@ku.edu) Questions may be referred to Marilu Goodyear (goodyear@ku.edu) or Diana Koslowsky (dianak@ku.edu). Initial review of applications will begin October 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. EO/AA Employer