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Seattle University, Institute of Public Service

Assistant Professor of Public Administration

The Institute of Public Service (IPS) at Seattle University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Administration beginning in September 2019. For additional information regarding IPS, consult the following link: https://www.seattleu.edu/careers/.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in the Master of Public Administration and the Bachelor of Public Affairs programs with scholarly expertise in some combination of the following areas: research methods, nonprofit management, ethics in the public sector, economic analysis, and/or public program evaluation. Secondarily, candidates should have an interest in social justice issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, solid scholarly potential and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission and values.

Additionally, the candidate will be expected to engage in progressive and continuing scholarship, advise students and engage in departmental and university service. The candidate will be expected to teach both in-person and hybrid courses that make use of on-line technology.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in public administration or a closely related field. Specialization can include, but is not limited to, research methods, nonprofit management, ethics in the public sector, economic analysis, and/or public program evaluation. 

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the candidate should have the ability to teach and conduct research in the field(s) of the aforementioned specialties. The successful candidate is expected to teach a set of required research methods courses within the Institute's MPA program.

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 50 acres on Seattle's Capitol Hill. Approximately 7,200 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges 2018" ranks Seattle University among the top ten schools in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate program.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race religion, gender, sexual orientation or veteran status. The university encourages applications from and nominations of, individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of its educational community.

Applicants should submit the following materials to https://www.seattleu.edu/careers/: a cover letter which includes a description of scholarship and professional practice, if applicable; a statement of teaching experience and philosophy; three recent course evaluations, if available; and three professional references. Review of applications will begin September 26, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. For further information please email inquiries to Dr. Olha Krupa, Search Committee Chair at krupao@seattleu.edu.