Assistant Professor, Public Administration
Assistant Professor, Public Administration
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Public Administration
Division of Politics Administration and Justice
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Assistant Professor
Fall 2026
The Division of Politics Administration and Justice at California State University Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Administration position focused on Human Resource Management in the public sector beginning Fall 2026.
California State University Fullerton (CSUF) is an equal opportunity employer and a minority serving institution with a Hispanic-Serving Institution designation. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching research advising and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the Universitys strategic diversity goals and those from groups with underrepresentation in the American professoriate are particularly encouraged to apply.
Public Administration currently has eight tenured or tenure track faculty and we provide a welcoming and collegial environment for faculty. Our location in Orange County provides ample opportunities for engagement with the local public sector and the opportunity to foster growth and change the lives of our students. CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose research focuses on human resource practices policies and organizational studies related to diverse or marginalized communities and experiences in the public sector.
Position
CSUF faculty members engage students through teaching mentorship and research that emphasizes public service and governance. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in Human Resource Management Public Personnel Administration Organizational Theory and Introduction to Public Administration at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate students maintaining an active research agenda engaging with students inside and outside the classroom through mentoring and advising contributing actively to the MPA program by developing curriculum supporting assessment efforts and fostering professional networks serving on departmental and university committees and participating in professional and scholarly communities.
Required Qualifications
- Public Administration Public Affairs or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered but Ph.D. must be conferred before the start of the appointment
- Evidence of effective teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate and courses in Human Resource Management Public Personnel Administration Organizational Theory or Introduction to Public Administration
- Evidence of or a demonstrated commitment to developing inclusive practices that support a diverse student population.
- Record of scholarly accomplishments or clear plan for scholarly impact
Preferred Qualifications
- Research agenda examining public sector human resources personnel administration or organizational practices impacting diverse or marginalized communities
- Professional experience in the public sector relevant to public administration human resources or personnel administration
- Evidence of active involvement in professional communities civic groups or campus organizations.
- Professional development innovation or training in teaching pedagogy
Application
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply please visit choose full-time faculty search for the position 551196 and provide the following required materials:
- Cover letter in which you respond to the qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Writing/publication sample(s)
- Teaching statement
- Candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no more than 500 words):
- Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of diversity equity and inclusion in achieving organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. Its a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects of an institution from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and hiring. Essentially it means that excellence is not just about achieving high standards but also about ensuring that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute (Williams et al. 2005).
- With the Inclusive Excellence Statement we aim to learn about the applicants perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse student statement should showcase the candidates professional experience intellectual commitments and/or willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive of all students including but not limited to those of diverse ages abilities cultures ethnicities gender identities languages religions and sexual orientations.
- Cal State Fullerton serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural ethnic and socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide concrete examples of how you as a faculty member will support our students in one or more of the following areas which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding experience and commitment and future plans.
- Your contributions (past present or future) to embedding perspectives that are reflective of the student population into your teaching and/or scholarship.
- Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a diverse student population.
- Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the classroom environment.
- Your experience integrating creative activities that are inclusive of the identities of our student body and communities
- A list of three references with relevant contact information
- Finalists must submit three letters of recommendation. Please have these ready for thereferents to submit. On the References page of the online application enter information and emailaddresses for three referents who will provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. Atthe appropriate time in the search process they will receive a request via email along with information onuploading the letter. You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by loggingback into your applicant portal.
- Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit additional materials for further consideration (e.g. scholarly articles portfolio etc.).
- Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review)
Direct inquiries to: Dr. David P. Adams (; ).
Application Deadline
For full consideration applications must be received by October 1 2025. Anticipated appointment begins August 2026.
The College and Department
Public Administration is part of the interdisciplinary Division of Politics Administration & Justice offering opportunities for collaboration with colleagues in Political Science and Criminal Justice. The Division is housed within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6221 to $13224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6990 to $7130 per month.
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and addition the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work ( research grants moving expenses start-up funding and reduced teaching loads may be available.
CSUF Benefits
CSUF offers a comprehensive benefits package including health vision dental insurance; fee waivers for spouses/domestic partners/dependents; campus child-care; defined-benefit retirement plans; and optional tax-sheltered savings opportunities. Detailed information is available at Division of Politics Administration and Justice is committed to supporting faculty in their professional development and success. We offer a collegial environment with opportunities for mentorship collaboration and engagement in research and teaching. Support for professional development including funding for conferences and research is available.
New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first become CalPERS members on or after July 1 2017 are subject to a 10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.
Additional Information
Multiple hires may result from this recruitment based on applicant pool strength.
CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who selfdisclose.
Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator ( accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus instruction as assigned and come to campus when needed. The CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States.
At the time of appointment the successful candidate if not a U.S. citizen must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on the University policy on support for non-immigrant probationary faculty visa acquisition please visit the Faculty/Staff Visas and Permanent Residency page:
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