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Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC LAW

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota seeks a dynamic individual for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our department. This benefited position will begin in August, 2012. This position is considered a core member of our NASPAA-accredited MPA program, and the successful candidate will teach two courses in the MPA curriculum, including administrative law. The second course is open but could be our survey course in public administration. The successful candidate will also be expected to have a research emphasis connected to one of the courses they teach in the MPA program, provide service to the program, and have the ability to teach constitutional law and American government at the undergraduate level. The teaching load for this position is 3/2. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research and teaching experience in the fields of public administration and public law.

A.B.D. or Ph.D required and teaching experience is desired. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest that includes mention of their teaching interests in public administration, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, a writing sample and contact information for three references electronically to Carissa Green: . Alternatively, you may send hard copies to: Search Committee, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Box 8379, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202-8379.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. We offer a competitive salary in a state with strong support for higher education. The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. Women, people of color, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.