Assistant Professor - Public Policy
Assistant Professor - Public Policy
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Job Description
The School of Public Service (SPS) seeks applicants for up to two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to support its Public Policy and Administration and Environmental Studies programs with research and teaching expertise in areas including but not limited to Environmental Governance Administrative Law and/or Public Management. Although all research areas will be considered we are especially interested in applicants with policy expertise in areas such as administrative law and governance public budgeting and finance public sector human resource management disaster or wildfire management air quality policy and agriculture policy. The position(s) begin in fall semester 2026.
Successful candidates will have an established record of social science research demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and public service scholarship or clear potential to develop such a record. They will primarily teach core courses in SPS graduate programs including the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) Master of Environmental Management (MEM) and Public Policy and Administration Ph.D programs with opportunities to teach undergraduate courses in Environmental Studies. The position(s) are key hires to support the re-envisioned Public Policy and Administration Ph.D program and will have an important role in mentoring and advising graduate and Ph.D. students.
School overview:
The School of Public Service (SPS) at Boise State University embodies the universitys state-mandated public affairs mission through its innovative interdisciplinary approach to teaching research and community engagement. Established in 2015 SPS was intentionally designed to encourage faculty to collaborate across disciplines and focus on addressing real-world problems. The Schools missionto prepare problem-solvers and leaders through education research and community engagement to tackle societys challengesguides every aspect of its work. With a student body in the School of approximately 1500 and over 100 faculty and staff SPS has graduated approximately 8000 alumni who serve in impactful roles across the public private and nonprofit sectors.
About Boise State:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. Were a trailblazing institution nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
Were building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills experiences and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Minimum qualifications:
Ph.D. in Public Administration Public Policy Environmental Studies Political Science or a related field is required. Advanced ABDs may be considered but a Ph.D. must be transcripted prior to the positions start date.
Ability to teach core courses in the MPA program.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with or interest in developing experiential and career-focused learning pedagogy.
Ability to teach public budgeting and finance land use and/or administrative law
Ability to teach courses in qualitative quantitative or spatial methods and to mentor students using these methods.
Required application materials:
An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
A letter of application outlining the applicants qualifications experience and interest in the position with specific reference to research teaching and service.
A sample of scholarly work.
Contact information for three professional references.
Closing Date:
Position will remain open until filled with review to begin on October 1 2025.
For questions regarding this position please contact Nisha Bellinger
Salary and Benefits:
Salary starts at $63000 and is commensurate with experience.
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly renewable contract unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package including (but not limited to):
9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
Excellent medical dental and other health-related insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees spouses and their dependents
Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.
See our full benefits page for more information
Employment Type
Full Time
