Assistant Professor
Public Administration Program
University of South Florida
The Public Administration Program, a NASPAA accredited program, in the Department of Government and International Affairs at the University of South Florida invites applicants for a 9-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (pending funding approval) beginning on August 7, 2008. The Public Administration Program is entering its thirtieth year of service to Florida and the Tampa Bay community and has built a strong reputation in research, service, and training in local government. Many of our graduates currently serve in leadership positions in Florida state and local government.
Requirements for this position include: Ph.D in public administration (or closely aligned field); urban management and planning, non-profit and public-private partnerships or municipal public policy. (ABD candidates with expectations of Ph.D completion within the first academic year may be considered at the rank of instructor.) Individuals with work experience and knowledge of local government administration are particularly encouraged to apply. For candidates with these qualifications, preference is given to individuals with relevant analytical skills and promising professional advancement and demonstrated interest in community involvement. Salary is negotiable. Review of applicants begins on November 10, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
Information about the USF Public Administration Program can be found on the Public Administration Website: http://www.cas.usf.edu/pad/index.html.
Please send hard copies of letter of application, vita, transcript, samples of writing, student evaluations of teaching, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. John L. Daly, PA Search Committee Chair
Public Administration Program, SOC 107
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida 33620-8100
According to Florida Law, applicants and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For additional information about this opening please contact Dr. John Daly at (813) 974-0779 or daly@cas.usf.edu. For ADA accommodations, please contact Jennifer Vincent at (813) 974-0842 or jvincent@cas.usf.edu at least five working days prior to need. USF is an AA/EA/EO institution.
Joan E. Pynes, Ph.D
Professor of Public Administration
Department of Government & International Affairs
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue, SOC 399
Tampa, FL 33620-8100
Telephone: 813-974-1080
Fax: 813-974-0832
email:pynes@cas.usf.edu
Public Administration Website
http://www.cas.usf.edu/pad/index.html