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Assistant Professor, Public Administration/Nonprofit Management

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Assistant Professor, Public Administration/Nonprofit Management

The Auburn University Department of Political Science is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Administration/Nonprofit Management. The position begins August 16, 2027, with an optional start date of January 1, 2027.

Candidates must be able to teach courses in public administration and nonprofit management at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, in both in-person and online formats. Candidates should have broad training in public administration and nonprofit management. We are seeking individuals who can contribute extensively to the MPA Program’s Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance, and to the Graduate Certificate in Global Public Service. Additionally, the successful candidate should be able to teach courses in our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration Program and our Ph.D. in Public Administration & Public Policy.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected.

For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Kelly Krawczyk, Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, or email [email protected].

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please see http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs for more details.

Responsibilities

The standard teaching load is two courses per semester for at least the first three years of appointment.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in public administration, nonprofit management, public policy, or a related field must be completed by the start date.
  • Candidates with professional experience in public administration or nonprofit management, experience teaching online and in-person classes, and a demonstrated record of commitment to student success through effective teaching, advising, and mentoring are highly desired.
  • Candidates who demonstrate strong potential for research productivity in peer-reviewed academic journals are desired.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate an active research agenda focused on areas such as nonprofit management, international nonprofit organizations, global civil society, global development, humanitarian assistance, or transnational advocacy.
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate promise of excellence in research and be committed to community engagement and professional service.

Candidates must submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, an official transcript of all graduate work, contact information for three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement and evidence of teaching ability, a research statement, and a research writing sample.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled and continue working legally during employment. Excellent communication skills are required.

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