Associate or Assistant Professor of Public Policy
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Job Location:
Boca Raton, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Position Summary:
The School of Public Administration (SPA) at Florida Atlantic University (R1/Very High Research Activity) invites applications for an Associate or Assistant Professor specializing in 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 theories and research with the area of policy specialization being open. We are seeking applications from candidates who have evidence of an intellectually rigorous coherent research agenda seeking grant opportunities and engaging 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 candidate may 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.
SPA is ranked among the top 75 public affairs programs in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings. 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 in dissertation committees contributing to comprehensive exams and teaching advanced courses in public policy
- Conduct high-quality research in public policy
- Responsible for service and related administrative activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications for the Associate Professor:A Ph.D. 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 or a portfolio that would enable tenure and promotion to Associate Professor upon hire.
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 funding.
Demonstrated engagement with local state and national public administration and service organizations in related areas of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications for the Assistant Professor:
A Ph.D. in Public Policy Public Affairs Public Administration or a directly related field such as Political Science. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. prior to hire and before the start of the fall semester.
An emphasis on public policy in general and public policy process theory.
Potential for excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate teaching.
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 different modalities (in-person hybrid and online).
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 funding.
Demonstrated engagement with local state and national public administration and service organizations in related areas of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
For the Associate Professor rank preference is given to those with prior experience as an academic program coordinator or similar academic service role.
For the Assistant Professor rank a strong preference is given to those with 2 or more years as an Assistant Professor.
Salary:
Commensurate with Experience and RankCollege 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: Cover letter (2 pages maximum) demonstrating your interest in the position and fit relative to the minimum and preferred qualifications; curriculum vitae; statements of research (2 pages) along with teaching philosophy and evaluations (2 pages); two examples of published scholarly research; and complete contact information 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.
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