Assistant Professor of Public Administration
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Assistant Professor of Public AdministrationAgency
Texas A&M University - Corpus ChristiDepartment
College Of Liberal ArtsProposed Minimum Salary
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Corpus Christi TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The Texas A&M University Corpus Christi College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Administration with qualifications to teach in our Master of Public Administration (MPA) program beginning August 2026. A record of excellence in teaching research and service is expected. Course load is 3-3 per academic year; research and service commensurate with tenure-track appointments in the College of Liberal Arts.
Teaching assignments may include classroom (face-to-face) hybrid and online classes. The incumbent will teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Public Administration program and may need to contribute to the undergraduate teaching needs of the Political Science and/or Criminal Justice disciplines in the department. The area of specialization is open; however candidates must be able to contribute to teaching in the core of the MPA program which includes topics such as U.S. Government and Texas Institutions organizational theory research methods public budgeting and policy making. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.
The Department of Social Sciences (DSOC) is a multi-disciplinary department in the College of Liberal Arts that offers undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice as well as a graduate degree of Master of Public Administration and two related graduate certificates. Through its contribution to the core curriculum Political Science is one of the largest generators of student credit hours for the university. The Criminal Justice program is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus. The MPA program is one of the oldest and largest graduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts. DSOC faculty are leaders on campus in the community and in their disciplines. We value excellence and work daily to support the Universitys Islander Impact 2030 Overarching Goal to be nationally recognized for student success academic achievement research creative activity innovation and service excellence.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation renowned faculty and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus nearby natural wetlands a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Required Qualifications:
PhD or Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) degree in Public Administration Political Science Public Policy Public Affairs Public Management Urban Affairs Public Planning or a closely related discipline. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Demonstrated evidence of an active research agenda that has the potential to result in published scholarly works or peer-reviewed products.
The potential to teach in a variety of formats to include classroom hybrid and online courses.
Ability to teach in the core of the MPA program including topics such as U.S. Government and Texas Institutions Organizational Theory Research Methods Public Budgeting and Policy Making.
Ability to excel in an interdisciplinary team-focused environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those candidates who prefer a management approach to the study of Public Administration.
Demonstrate recent evidence of teaching effectiveness through student evaluations peer reviews and/or self-evaluation; and show an active research program agenda that has resulted in published scholarly works or peer-reviewed products.
A completed application will include:
A letter of application addressing qualifications listed above including a statement on teaching excellence and research agenda
A curriculum vitae
Three professional references including name address title telephone number and email addresses.
Copies of transcripts of graduate coursework.
The job posting will remain open until October 1st. Application reviews will begin immediately following.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
