Assistant Professor in Public Policy & Administration (State & Local Government, General Management)
Location: JSU 101 Downtown, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400017
College/Division: Public Policy and Administration
Opening Date: 12/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description Benefits Questions Description The Department of Public Policy and Administration in the College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor. Candidate must have the ability to teach State and Local Government, General Management, Public Policy, Urban Management, and other courses in the Ph.D. and MPPA curriculum. Examples of Duties
Teach courses in the following areas: • Public Policy • State and Local Government • Principles of Public Administration and Urban Management
Mentor and advise students. Serve on Departmental, School, College, University or Community Committees. Participate in program assessment of student learning outcomes. Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications Doctorate in Public Administration or Public Affairs.
Ability to teach State and Local Government, General Management, Public Policy, Urban Management, and other courses in the Ph.D. and MPPA curriculum, demonstrated through transcripts and experience.
Ability to work collaboratively with various constituencies on multiple projects.
Demonstrate a willingness to engage in grantsmanship and published research.
Demonstrate a willingness to teach online.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01 Can you, if hired, provide proof of education? Yes No 02 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States? Yes No 03 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed? • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) • Associate degree • Bachelors degree • Masters degree • Specialist degree • Ph.D • G.E.D • Juris Doctorate
Required Employer: Jackson State University (MS) Address: 1400 John R. Lynch Street P.O. Box 17028 Jackson, Mississippi, 39217 Phone: (601) 979-2015 Website: https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/