Asst. Prof. Tenure-Track, La Follette School of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI

The La Follette School of Public Affairs seeks to make one tenure-track appointment at the assistant professor level. We encourage compelling applicants from all aspects of domestic and international public affairs, especially public finance, but also public management, or particular policy areas such as health, environment or education.  We seek candidates with a compelling publication record or a productive research program with high publishing potential, and a commitment to teaching. University and professional service as appropriate are required.

Applicants should have completed Ph.D. training in economics, political science, sociology, public administration, public policy or a related social science field prior to the start of the appointment. Appointments will begin in August 2014. Applications should included candidate CV, a writing sample, and three letters of reference and/or names of references.  The University of Wisconsin is an EOE/AA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The La Follette School is ranked 12th among public affairs schools in the United States, one of many highly ranked social sciences units at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The University is consistently ranked among the top universities in terms of success in federally funded research grants, and is highly supportive of an interdisciplinary approach to scholarship.

Applications will only be accepted electronically. Material should be submitted to searchcommittee@lafollette.wisc.edu  by December 1 2013.