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Assistant Professor Position, San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University

Department of Public Administration

San Francisco State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin August 2012. The successful candidate for this position will join a NASPAA-accredited MPA faculty of 6, located at the University's Downtown Campus.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate level urban administration elective courses (intergovernmental relations, for instance). In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the core curriculum of the MPA by teaching courses in organizational change and development, human resources management, or introduction to public administration. Candidates with an interest in community engaged pedagogy, civic engagement and / or collaborative management are encouraged to apply. Interest or expertise in the areas of criminal justice, environmental studies or urban studies / planning will also be well regarded. Minimum qualifications include an earned Ph.D. or D.P.A. and a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, research, and community / university service. Prior teaching experience and public sector / nonprofit work experience are pluses.

San Francisco State University is a vibrant, multicultural urban university of 29,000 students with a strong social justice mission. The Downtown Campus is located near Union Square, in close proximity to San Francisco's government and financial centers. The Department is part of a new multidisciplinary unit in the College of Health and Human Services focused on public affairs and civic engagement. For more information about the University and the Department, go to: San Francisco State University (http://www.sfsu.edu ) and SFSU Department of Public Administration (http://bss.sfsu.edu/~mpa/).

To apply, submit a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, three reference letters complete with contact information for references, a writing sample, and any teaching evaluations / sample syllabi. The writing samples, teaching evaluations and syllabi should be emailed tompa@sfsu.edu , but we would like the rest of the packet mailed to our address in hard copy to the Department of Public Administration Search Committee, SF State Downtown Campus, 835 Market Street, Suite 515, San Francisco CA 94103. In your letter, please discuss courses that you could teach and your planned research agenda. Review of applications will begin October 30^th and will continue until a successful candidate is selected.

San Francisco State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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