Duties
The successful candidate will assume the position of Chair of DPAP. The chair provides leadership for a faculty engaged in high-quality research and teaching, and for DPAP's well-respected MPA, MPP, PhD, and executive education programs. The chair is expected to engage in ongoing strategic leadership, including the development of internal and external relationships designed to sustain and strengthen the departmental profile and the quality of its students and faculty. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated administrative experience in an academic setting. Duties also include teaching courses in public administration and policy to MPA, MPP, and/or PhD students.
Qualifications
Candidates must present a distinguished and nationally/internationally recognized record of scholarship in public administration, public policy, and/or related fields such as nonprofit studies. Candidates must meet American University's standards for appointment with tenure at the full professor level.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediatelyand continue until the position is filled. Email a letter of interest and current curriculum vitae with list of references to: _dpapsearch@american.edu_
American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates and candidates with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.