Job Description
The Department of Public Administration and International Affairs PAIA and the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration PARCC at the Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs seek to appoint the Becker Family Professor of Practice in Conflict and Collaboration. This fulltime twoyear position (with a contingent option for extension) is expected to begin in August 2025. Compensation will be commensurate with the professional experience of appointee and includes full benefits. The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is home to the social science disciplines at Syracuse University and is ranked #1 in the nation for graduate education in public affairs according to the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Reports Best Graduate Schools . The successful candidate will be based in PARCC an interdisciplinary center that advances research education and practice in conflict analysis and resolution collaborative problem solving and collaborative governance and will have the opportunity to work with other research centers across the Maxwell School. Syracuse University is a private international research university located in the geographic heart of New York State with a global footprint and nearly 150 years of history. Syracuse University is committed to fostering a diverse equitable inclusive and accessible DEIA environment. We seek candidates whose research teaching service or lived experiences have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to DEIA in our work with students colleagues and wider communities. Syracuse University is an EO/AA employer and particularly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
Responsibilities
Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching and be able to bridge theory and practice in a variety of skillsbased courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful candidates must be committed to working with and mentoring diverse student and community populations. The Becker Family Professor of Practice in Conflict and Collaboration will be expected to teach courses work with and mentor students continue to engage with their professional field and engage in service to the program college university and profession. Engaging in research is desirable but not mandatory.
Qualifications
We seek candidates with a at least five years of handson professional experience at a high level in either domestic or international contexts. Candidates must have at least a bachelors degree and demonstrate expertise in conflict resolution partnershipbuilding and collaboration and provide evidence of leadership across political divides and other contributions to public affairs and practice.