Assistant Professor of American Politics andor Public Administration
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department
Political Science & Public Administration ChairCompensation
NegotiableGeneral Description/Primary Purpose:
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is seeking a 9-month tenure-earning Assistant Professor of American Politics and/or Public Administration/Public Policy. Position responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load research/scholarship and service.
Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Licensure: N/A
Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3 2026.
Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Political Science Public Administration Public Policy Government or a related discipline is required by the employment start date.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills:
The department seeks a dynamic scholar for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American Politics Public Administration and/or Public Policy. Candidates with a primary background in just one of these fields are encouraged to apply though the ideal candidate would be able to contribute to multiple areas. Subfield expertise is open with respect to research focus although the department welcomes applications from candidates with expertise in data science particularly the application of data-driven approaches to public policy questions. The successful candidate would be able to utilize the departments top 15 nationally ranked polling center and would also have opportunities to teach in the departments NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. The department also has curricular needs in American politics public administration and research methods.
Additional Application Materials Required:
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:
Cover letter
Current curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts
Plan for future research
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Name phone number and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and as applicable U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not upload an explanation)
Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on January 21 2026.
Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information. If you have any questions about this position please contact Dr. Nicholas Seabrook at .
About the Department: The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science (BA) Public Administration (MPA) and International Affairs (MAIA) as well as minors in Political Science Public Administration Public Service Leadership and Political Campaigns. The department includes the Public Opinion Research Laboratory (PORL) a highly ranked full-service survey research facility as well as the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) and the Pre-Law Program. For more information about the Department of Political Science and Public Administration visit: of Understanding
This position requires a background conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35 this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g. passport) may be required based on form responses.Equal Opportunity
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
