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University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Public Finance and Budgeting Position

Public finance and budgeting position at UALR to begin in August 2012.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Institute of Government seeks a tenure-track faculty member in Public Administration at the Assistant or Associate level to begin in August 2012. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Public Administration, a DPA, or doctorate in a related discipline, or should have completed all degree requirements by commencement of employment. While our curricula needs are in public finance and budgeting, we welcome applicants with a capacity to teach in more than one area of a MPA program. Experience in state and local government will strengthen the application as will prior teaching experience; applicants must be able to demonstrate an aptitude in quantitative methods. An active research agenda is required. The MPA program is NASPAA accredited and has strong ties to state and local governments and non-profit organizations in the area, region, and throughout the state. Courses are taught primarily at night.UALR is a metropolitan university of 13,000 students. The Institute of Government conducts research for and provides technical assistance
to local and state government agencies and nonprofit organizations (see www.ualr.edu/iog
for more information). In addition to the MPA program, the Institute of Government houses a Research & Outreach Division, a graduate certificate program in Nonprofit Management, a Survey Research Center, and professional certification programs in
Volunteer Management and Public Management.

Review of applications will begin on
March 16, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.
Send: 1) letter of application including information on one?s teaching and research;
2) a vitae;
3) a research agenda (inclusive of a url(s) for locating writing sample(s); and,
4) three letters of recommendation to:

Chair, MPA Search Committee (R98721), Attn: Ms. Jan Jackson, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Institute of Government, Ross Hall 622, 2801 South University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204-1099.Application materials can be submitted electronically; please submit materials to bjjackson@ualr.edu with ?/MPA Position R98721 application?/ in the subject line.This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
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