Public Administration
Tenure Track
The Division of Politics, Administration and Justice at California State University, Fullerton,
invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Political Science with the
appointment beginning in Fall, 2016.
Position
We seek applicants in the field of Public Administration. The position will involve teaching,
research, and service in Public Administration in a NASPAA accredited M.P.A. program, and in
our B.A. in Public Administration. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research
and teaching interests in any of the following: Emergency Management,
Intersectoral/Collaborative Governance, or Policy Evaluation and Analysis. Outstanding
candidates in other areas of public administration are also encouraged to apply.
Faculty members teach and advise graduate and undergraduate students and serve on academic
committees. Positive tenure and promotion decisions require excellent teaching and excellent
research, including publication in peer-reviewed outlets relevant to the fields above, and
participation in the broader academic community
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science or a related field is required by the time
of appointment.
Ability to teach general Public Administration courses at the undergraduate and graduate
level.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the public sector.
Preference will be given to applicants who have taught effectively in the past.
Successful candidates should be able to interact effectively with a wide and culturally
diverse range of students and colleagues.
Rank and Salary
The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary is subject to budgetary authorization
and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Additional teaching in
summer and intersession is available.
An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available
which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver;
access to campus child-care as well as affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit
retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a
detailed description of benefits, go to: http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf
Job Control Number
7992BR
Appointment Date
August 2016
Application Procedure
https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment
Please direct inquiries to:
Dr. Shelly Arsneault, Chair
Public Administration Search Committee
Division of Politics, Administration and Justice
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6848
Fullerton, California 92834-6848
Application Deadline
Application review begins immediately. To ensure full consideration, please submit all materials
by September 30, 2015. Position is open until filled.
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer
Achieving A Climate of Success Through Diversity & Equity