Assistant Professor - Department of Public Administration and Policy

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Department

School of Public Affairs

Time Type

Full time

Job Description

The Department of Public Administration and Policy in the School of Public Affairs at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the 2025-26 Academic Year. The position begins August 1, 2025. Applicants should have, or will complete by August 2025, a PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Economics, Political Science, or a related field.

We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality scholarship in public budgeting and financial management, especially those with a focus on state and local budgeting or public and non-profit financial management. We will also welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality scholarship on related topics, including public and municipal finance, tax policy, public accounting, education finance, etc. Teaching responsibilities will include core and elective courses in the School’s highly ranked Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, and doctoral degree programs. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities.

Salary and benefits are competitive, with an expected salary range of $90,000 to $110,000. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024, and will continue until the position are filled. Please submit applications via Workday. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of up to two recently published articles and/or working papers, and three letters of recommendation. Please email dpapsearch@american.edu if you have any questions.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

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