The Askew School of Public Administration and Policy of the Florida State University, offering one of the oldest NASPAA accredited MPA programs and a Ph.D. Program, has a tenure track opening at the assistant professor level. We welcome applicants from all fields of public administration and policy who show excellent research and teaching records or potential and strong quantitative and/or qualitative research methods skills. Some teaching of MPA methods classes is expected. Teaching and research expertise in the management of financial, human, or information resources, local government, or nonprofit management are desirable as is an ability to help the Askew School advance a global perspective in our field.
Located in Florida's capital city, the Askew School offers extensive opportunities for research, as well as networking with practitioners. The School has repeatedly been recognized as having one of the top ten faculties nationally as measured by the number of refereed articles published in the journals of our field. Four centers operate through the Askew School: The Center for Civic and Nonprofit Leadership which serves domestic nonprofits and international NGOs; the Center for Florida Local Government Excellence, which is sponsored and funded by several of Florida's local governance professional organizations; and the Center for Disaster Risk Management, which has extensive domestic and international activities. The Askew School also includes the Florida Center for Public Management which offers the nation's largest Certified Public Manager program with full-time trainers. Standard teaching assignment is 2+2 and salary is competitive.
Applications especially are invited from minority candidates. The Florida State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit C.V., succinct evidence of teaching ability, and three letters of reference to: Chairperson, Search Committee, Askew School of Public Administration and Policy, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2250. Review of applications will begin October 31, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.