Position in Public Administration, University of Texas

Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Rank Open
Department of Public Administration
The University of Texas at San Antonio


The Department of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applicants for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position (Rank Open) in Public Administration beginning Fall 2012 (pending budget approval).


Required qualifications: A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Urban Planning or a related discipline.


To be considered at the tenure-track assistant professor level, successful applicants must be able to articulate a research agenda, have an emerging record of publications, excellent teaching skills and commitment to service.



To be considered at the tenured associate professor level, successful applicants must have an established research agenda, a strong record of publications, excellent teaching skills with demonstrated effectiveness and a track record of service.



To be considered at the tenured full professor level, successful applicants must be recognized authorities in their respective fields of specialization, have excellent teaching skills with demonstrated effectiveness and a track record of service.


Preferred qualifications: Substantive specializations are open. Applicants who are able to teach courses in nonprofit management, public budgeting, economics, and urban management are especially encouraged to apply. Policy areas of strategic interest to UTSA and the College of Public Policy include health, security, energy and environment, human and social development and sustainability. Applicants whose substantive expertise is relevant to these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.



Responsibilities: Research, teaching (graduate and undergraduate), and service. Courses will be offered primarily at the UTSA Downtown Campus. The department currently offers a NASPAA accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, a graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management, collaborates with the College of Architecture in a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Regional Planning, and a Bachelor in Public Administration (BPA) degree (starting in Fall 2011).



Applicants must submit: A letter of application which includes the level for which they wish to be considered Curriculum Vitae (including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references) Two journal articles or other samples of research and writing Teaching evaluations, if applicable.



Send application materials to:
Faculty Search Committee Chair
Department of Public Administration
The University of Texas at San Antonio
501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
San Antonio, Texas 78207-4415


Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.



UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.