Job Overview

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professors with a primary workload focus in support of our Public Administration sub-field. The Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program at the University of Cincinnati is anchored in a social justice framework curriculum that addresses public administration in the context of social equity and justice through all methodologies, including community-engaged research methods, along with other substantive areas including nonprofit management, social and urban policy, and local governance. For details on our MPA-Social Justice program see our MPA website.

In addition to the MPA program, SPIA offers an MA and PhD in Political Science as well as three undergraduate BAs (Political Science, International Affairs, and Law and Society). SPIA also houses three research centers?the Portman Center for Policy Solutions, the Center for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (CTRHT) and the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy (CCSP). The Portman Center encourages civility, bipartisanship, and finding common ground to achieve policy solutions. CTRHT uses research, learning, and action to provide space for healing the harms caused by racial injustice. CCSP seeks to engage scholars, students, and practitioners in interdisciplinary work related to digital strategy and policy. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to affiliate with these centers if they wish.

As one part of its overall programming, SPIA seeks to strengthen its digital justice footprint and advance its research connection with the University?s Digital Futures project exploring the intersection of social justice, public administration and the challenges and opportunities provided by technology. This programming seeks investigation of threats to justice posed by technology, particularly through algorithmic data bias, and the opportunities to leverage technology more effectively for public administration to advance equitable outcomes through a framework of digital justice and technological innovation.

Essential Functions

The successful candidates will be expected to teach, research, and provide service.

? Teach graduate-level courses, primarily core MPA courses and electives, such as but not limited to Introduction to Public Administration, Organizational Theory and Behavior, and other courses tied to one?s expertise.  The course load for research active tenure-track faculty is 2-2 (two courses per 2 semesters).

? Research activities include conducting, presenting, and publishing of scholarship and analysis in political science, public administration, and/or related fields as well as seeking grant funding, and potentially network and partner-building associated with community-engaged research methodology.

? Service activities may include, but not be limited to, committee membership in SPIA, the college, university, and at national and international levels with professional organizations; community engagement (e.g., including local non-profits in classroom settings and in research); public service (including public lectures in the community); and student advising.

Minimum Requirements

Prior to effective date of the appointment, candidates must have a completed PhD (i.e., must have completed all requirements for graduation) in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must complete our online application. In addition to the basic online application, please provide:

? Cover letter indicating fit with the job description and SPIA programs outlined above

? Full and current CV

? Three names of references (letters of reference will be required of short-listed finalists)

? One writing sample

? A one-page statement addressing the candidate?s intended contributions to the University?s team culture goals through teaching, research, and service is also required.

Please use the ?additional documents? feature to include all these required items. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Kimberly Conger, MPA Director and Search Committee Chair at: [email protected]