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Faculty Position in Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Faculty Position Announcement

School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha

The School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 13, 2012. We are seeking applicants who can make a significant contribution in one or more of the following areas of teaching and research: public management, nonprofit management, urban management, and management information systems. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the potential for developing a track record of outstanding research and teaching both in the classroom and online. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Public Administration or D.P.A.by the date of hire.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an equal opportunity employer. The university and school have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.

The School of Public Administration boasts a supportive and collaborative academic culture. The School is home to one of the longest-accredited MPA programs in the country, enrolling approximately 275 graduate students each year. The MPA program was ranked among the top 10 percent of all such programs in the 2012 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools. The School also is the home to one of the few Ph.D. programs in Public Administration in the Great Plains region. For more information about the School of Public Administration visit our web page at: http://spa.unomaha.edu/ or contact the chair of the search committee Christine Reed, creed@unomaha.edu.

To apply for this position go to www.unomaha.edu and click on “employment”. Current curriculum vita, a cover letter addressing professional experience and qualifications, and the names and contact information for three references must be attached to the electronic application. Applicants are also encouraged to attach evidence of teaching excellence and productive scholarly research. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011. The position will remain open until filled.