Associate Professor of Public Administration
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Position Summary:
The School of Public Administration (SPA) at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a tenured junior Associate Professor specializing in the field of Public Policy. This is a full-time benefits-eligible academic-year (9-month) faculty position based in Boca Raton Florida that will begin in August 2026. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in public policy process theory and research with the area of policy specialization being open. The review of applications will begin on November 3 2025 and will continue until filled.
We welcome applications from emerging and established policy scholars with expertise in public policy process theories and applications demonstrated by an active track record of publications in high-impact policy journals. The successful candidate should have evidence of an intellectually rigorous research agenda seek grant opportunities and engage fully in university and community service activities. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in public policy and public administration policy process theories regulation and policy implementation. The successful appointee will also contribute to the mission of the PhD program by serving as an active member of the Public Policy track contributing to comprehensive exams serving on dissertation committees and teaching advanced policy courses. Additionally the successful candidate will serve as the Masters Program Coordinator of both the MPA and MNM programs either upon hire or by the following calendar year.
Florida Atlantic University is a multi-campus doctoral research university (R1/High Research Activity) with approximately 34000 students. FAU embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
SPA is housed in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. SPA provides intellectual analytical technical and practical education to advance the state of knowledge in public administration and public policy and to enhance ethical and other public service values within its service region. Successful candidates may be eligible to join an existing community of scholars within FAUs different research centers in many policy areas such as the Institute for Sensing and Embedded Network Systems Engineering I-Health and the new School of Environmental Coastal and Ocean Sustainability among others.
Based in FAUs main campus in Boca Raton SPA is ranked among the top 75 public affairs programs in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings. It is home to a Ph.D. in Public Administration a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) a Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) and undergraduate programs in Public Safety Administration (BPSA) and Public Management (BPM).
Further information about the School can be found at: of Responsibilities:
- Responsible to the Director of the School of Public Administration
- Teach courses in policy process implementation and evaluation
- Actively participate on dissertation committees contributing to comprehensive exams and teaching advanced courses in public policy
- Coordinate the Masters programs (MPA and MNM) serving as the primary academic advisor
- Conduct high-quality research in the context of public policy
Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in Public Policy Public Affairs Public Administration or a directly related field such as Political Science.Evidence of tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor.
An emphasis on public policy in general and public policy process theory.
Demonstrated evidence of excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate teaching is essential.
A record of service to their university profession and/or community and demonstrated potential for leadership roles in the school college university and community.
Superior communication skills and the ability to teach across multiple degree programs (in-person and online modalities).
Evidence of contributions to excellence in student learning through research teaching and/or public engagement with experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
A record of or the potential to obtain external research support.
Demonstrated engagement with local state and national public administration and service organizations in related areas of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as an academic program coordinator or similar academic service role.
Salary:
Commensurate with ExperienceCollege or Department:
School of Public AdministrationLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
N/AApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website ( by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following:
letter (2 pages maximum) demonstrating your interest in the position and fit relative to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
interests in public policy including engagement with students and the broader professional community.
philosophy and evaluations (2 pages maximum)
statement (3 pages maximum)
examples of published scholarly research: The two examples of scholarly writing could be published journal articles or chapters from your authored book;
d.A complete curriculum vitae that will detail the applicants educational scholarly and professional history.
Additionally we require the names and complete contact information (titles organizational affiliations mailing addresses phone numbers and email addresses) for three references. Please note that reference letters are not required until a candidate is identified as a finalist for this position.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation please call . 711
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
