Assistant Professor - Nonprofit Management
The Department of Public Administration, School of Public and Global Affairs at Northern Illinois University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor beginning fall 2018. Faculty are expected to have an active research program, teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service activities. The NASPAA accredited MPA program is ranked #6 in city management, #14 in public finance and budgeting, and #30 in public management administration by US News and World Report.
This faculty member must be able to teach in the nonprofit specialization and select core MPA courses. They will also have the opportunity to teach undergraduate students in the Nonprofit and NGO Studies program, in theCenter for Nonprofit and NGO Studies, and doctoral students in the public and nonprofit leadership and development area. The main NIU campus is located in DeKalb, Illinois, 60 miles west of Chicago. NIU enrolls approximately 20,000 students and instruction is offered in DeKalb, Hoffman Estates, and Naperville to serve metropolitan Chicago students. NIU is nestled in a vibrant economic region that offers exceptional research opportunities for scholars in nonprofit management and the program works closely with the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department’s website www.mpa.niu.edu for more information.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- A PhD in Public Administration, Public Management, Public Affairs or related field by August 15, 2018from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
- Potential for a tenurable research record in nonprofit management such as volunteerism, philanthropy, nonprofit governance and leadership, inter-sectoral collaboration, nonprofit performance management, nonprofit financial management, nonprofit law, and public-private partnerships.
- Be able to teach in the Nonprofit Management specialization and select core MPA courses.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds is highly preferred
- Experience engaging alumni, nonprofit leaders and other stakeholders.
- Experience working in a nonprofit organization.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online at https://employment.niu.edu/ postings/29504. A review of applications will beginOctober 16, 2017 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants invited to campus will be asked for three letters of reference and evidence of teaching effectiveness. A pre-employment background check is required. Northern Illinois University is an AA/EEO institution and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.