Assitant Professor - University of Missouri

Assistant Teaching Professor (Non-Tenure Track)

Harry S.Truman School of Public Affairs, University of Missouri

Columbia, MO

The Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs seeks applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position in the area of public administration/public management.  The primary responsibility of this position will be to teach in the Truman School’s nationally ranked MPA program, including online instruction (http://truman.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mpa/).  Secondary responsibilities may include research and service assignments.  Applicants for this position should be able to teach a variety of courses, including, but not limited to, Organizational Dynamics and Leadership and Human Resource Management. This is a term appointment that is renewable based on satisfactory performance. An earned doctorate in public administration, political science or a closely related field is required before beginning employment.

The University of Missouri-Columbia is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral/Research Extensive Institution.  The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

The Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs is one of sixteen schools and colleges at the University of Missouri-Columbia.  The Truman School has an outstanding multidisciplinary faculty, including numerous joint appointments across the university, and houses several research centers and institutes.  The University is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer.

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.  To request ADA accommodation, please contact the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at (573) 884-7278 or ada@missouri.edu.

Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. Upload CV and cover letter in the Resume/CV & Cover Letter section as one document. Include a list of names and contact information for three to four references in the uploaded document.  Please contact Dr. Alasdair Roberts, Search Committee Chair, robertsas@missouri.edu, for questions about the position.

Screening will begin February 15, 2016, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.