Positions Available

THE HOWARD G. & S. LOUISE PHANSTIEL CHAIR IN

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

THE MAXWELL SCHOOL OF CITIZENSHIP AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Public Administration and International Affairs in Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs seeks a leading scholar to fill the Howard G. and S. Louise Phanstiel Chair in Strategic Management and Leadership.

The Phanstiel Chair will bring to the Maxwell School expertise, intellectual guidance, and quality scholarship and teaching in the areas of public leadership and management. The appointee will articulate and implement a vision for the Chair and its role at the Maxwell School that promotes strategic management and leadership through research, graduate teaching, and service. We are open to a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, but are particularly interested in applicants who explore leadership, management, and performance in contexts that require collaboration across organizational, sectoral, and jurisdictional boundaries. The successful candidate should be committed to preparing the next generation of public service leaders; have the capacity to maximize impact through effective use of resources; collaborate and network effectively across boundaries; be willing and able to teach and mentor Masters and Doctoral students; and hold a terminal advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Initial consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointee will assume the position in the Fall of 2013.

Syracuse University is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all who meet the stated qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must complete an online application at https://www.sujobopps.com/ and attach the following three documents:

Curriculum vita

Letter of application

Names and addresses of three references

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON

CAMPUS - Tenured Senior Faculty Position in Public Management

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University seeks to appoint a tenured faculty member at the senior

associate or full professor level on the Bloomington campus.  We seek a scholar who possesses a national or international profile, can provide intellectual leadership based on his or her past research, and promise for continuing exemplary scholarship. Scholars with demonstrated success at securing research funding and other forms of distinction are encouraged to apply. SPEA is seeking scholars with expertise in any aspects of public management research.

Applicants must present evidence of high quality research and an ambitious research program, an interest in professional service applications, and a strong commitment to high quality teaching. The Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree in a related field (e.g., public administration, public affairs, political science, public policy, public law, management, sociology, psychology) is required.

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, current vita, complete contact information, and six letters of recommendation to speapubm@indiana.edu or a hard copy to:

Dr. David Reingold

Executive Associate Dean for Bloomington SPEA, Room 300

1315 E. Tenth Street

Indiana University

Bloomington, IN, 47405-1701

For more information see:  http://www.indiana.edu/~spea.  Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Educator and Contractor, M/F/D and strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups.

The Harvard Kennedy School is conducting a search for a tenure-track position (Assistant or non-tenured Associate Professor) beginning in the Fall 2013 semester in the broad fields of Public Administration and Organizational Behavior. We invite applicants from public administration, political science, sociology, or organizational behavior. We welcome applications from persons with newly granted or expected doctorates and from persons who received their doctorates within the past five years. Qualifications for appointment include a distinguished Ph.D. record, strong evidence of a commitment to research, strong teaching skills, and a demonstrated interest in public sector issues.  Candidates must have research and teaching interests related to public management, public organizations, and/or public leadership, and should indicate how their work relates to the public sector in a cover letter.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of references, teaching evaluations, and at least one research paper online at: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4273.  The deadline for receipt of applications is October  5, 2012.

Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal opportunity employer. 

Steve Kelman

Albert J. Weatherhead III and Richard W.

Weatherhead Professor of Public Management

Editor, International Public Management Journal

Tel: 617-496-6302

Personal Homepage: http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/fs/skelman

"The Lectern," my blog on FCW.com: http://fcw.com/blogs/lectern/list/blog-list.aspx

Job Posting Title: Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (2 positions)

Job Summary: The Department of Public Policy (DPP) at the University of Connecticut seeks to fill two tenure track positions at the rank of Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. DPP is home to the NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program (MPA), the on-line Graduate Program in Survey Research (GPSR), and three graduate certificate programs. The Department is also the home to the University of Connecticut’s Nonprofit Leadership Program.
The Department of Public Policy is located on the University of Connecticut’s Greater Hartford Campus in West Hartford, Connecticut. The University of Connecticut is a premier research institution–designated as a Research University/Very High research activity by the Carnegie Foundation. The Department of Public Policy has 10 permanent (plus adjunct) faculty. There are approximately 100 enrolled graduate students in the department.

1. Public and nonprofit management. This position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. Preference will be given to candidates who have research interests in evaluation of nonprofit programs; fiscal health or financial management of nonprofit organizations; economics of philanthropy and charitable giving; and/or social entrepreneurship.

2. Public policy and program evaluation. This position is rank open. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in the analysis or evaluation of social or education programs. Demonstration of potential for success in obtaining external research support is also preferred.

The successful candidates’ primary teaching assignments will be to offer core and elective classes in the MPA program. The specific teaching assignment will be determined based on the abilities and interests of the candidate and the needs of the Department and might include graduate or undergraduate classes at the Greater Hartford Campus or the main campus in Storrs. Duties include research, teaching and service to the Department and University.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, economics, political science, sociology, or related field. Candidates must have a record of, or potential for, scholarly excellence based on rigorous social science research methods. Successful applicants must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. prior to start date to be considered for the Assistant Professor level. Applicants with advanced ABD’s will be considered at the Instructor level until their Ph.D. requirements are completed. Current Assistant Professors are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated teaching excellence, superior communication skills, and are comfortable with a wide array of analytical methods. Candidates who contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience are preferred.
Appointment Terms: Salaries are very competitive. Rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Applications must be submitted online using Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu. Please indicate search # 2013071 and note the position that you are applying for. Please upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations (if applicable) and list of three references (with email, phone number and mailing address). Any questions about the position may be sent to: Mark Robbins, Department Head, Department of Public Policy at mark.robbins@uconn.edu.

Review of applicants will begin immediately. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with our commitment to build a culturally diverse community, the University of Connecticut invites applications from women, people with disabilities, and members of minority groups.

Assistant Professor in Public Policy Analysis
Department of Public Administration
School of Public and International Affairs
North Carolina State University

The Department of Public Administration, in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at North Carolina State University (NC State), invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2013. We seek candidates with a research focus and teaching interests in public policy analysis. Teaching responsibilities will be at the graduate level in the department’s PhD and NASPAA-accredited MPA programs. The applicant must be able to teach the public policy analysis course, which is required for MPA students. He or she should also be able to teach courses in economics of the public sector, other courses that apply economic tools to public and nonprofit management, and advanced quantitative analysis.

Applicants for the position must have a PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field and must demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence, strong quantitative research skills, and future research productivity.
NC State is located in Raleigh, the state capital and heart of the Research Triangle, and is ranked regularly as one of the nation’s best places to live and work. The university is consistently ranked among the top 50 public universities in the country. The Department of Public Administration also enjoys a strong national reputation, with an active faculty and high program rankings. SPIA, in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at NC State, also houses the Department of Political Science, the Master of International Studies Program, the Public Safety Leadership Initiative, and the Leadership in the Public Sector degree completion program.

For instructions on how to apply, please visit http://jobs.ncsu.edu and search for position# 00000845 or go directly to the posting by visiting http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/11618. Applicants should attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and at least one example of scholarly writing. If available, applicants should also attach sample syllabi and teaching evaluations. In addition, applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation and transcripts sent to the Search Committee Chair by mail. Screening will begin on October 8, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
Information requests and application materials may be addressed to James Swiss (swiss@ncsu.edu), Chair, Public Policy Analysis Search, Department of Public Administration, Box 8102, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8102.
AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes applications from all persons without regard to sexual orientation. In its commitment to diversity and equity, NC State seeks applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Faculty Positions
Texas A&M University
Bush School of Government of Public Service

International Affairs Program Director. The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites nominations and applications for the position of Professor and Director of the Master of International Affairs Degree Program, with related responsibilities for the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs and the academic operation of graduate certificate programs in Advanced International Affairs, National Security Affairs and China Studies. The master’s program and its related certificate offerings seek to provide students with a superior professional education for careers in international affairs within government or non-governmental organizations. The 48 credit hour professional degree combines required and elective classes with a foreign language requirement, leadership and communication development, internship opportunities, and an integrative capstone research project. The mission of the related Scowcroft Institute is to foster and disseminate policy-oriented research on international affairs by supporting faculty and student research and hosting speakers and scholarly conferences. The complementary graduate certificate programs provide 12-15 credit hours of transcripted and degree transferable courses delivered in a range of modalities on campus, online and/or in executive education format. The Bush School is a member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs and its faculty blend theory and practice in a research intensive graduate setting.
The duties of the Program Director encompass the functions normally required for the administration of a graduate degree program resembling an academic department in a research university, including the supervision of curriculum development, review and revision; instructional activities and course scheduling; program planning and assessment; recruitment, review and development of the faculty; budget development and management; and student recruitment, admissions and counseling. The successful candidate will assume a 10.5 or 12 month academic administrative appointment as a tenured full professor of international affairs beginning as early as July 16, 2013, with the possibility of holding an endowed chair. He or she will meet qualifications required of a tenured full professor, including a Ph.D. in political science, economics or related social science discipline relevant to international affairs, an outstanding record of research and scholarship, demonstrated success in graduate level teaching, and professional leadership in international affairs. In addition, the successful candidate will have a substantial record of professional and university service, with a special emphasis on graduate education and research, and provide evidence of excellent leadership, communication and management skills. Successful academic administrative experience in higher education is preferred as is a demonstrated commitment to professional education and knowledge of diverse instructional modalities.
Send nominations and applications (letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references) to Dr. Sam Kirkpatrick, Executive Associate Dean (preferably as electronic attachments to Ms. Karen Farnsworth at GBS-Search@bushschool.tamu.edu), The Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University, 4220 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4220. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Diplomatic History and Politics of Recent American Foreign Policy. The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites nominations and applications for a tenure track assistant professor or tenured associate professor with expertise in American foreign policy since World War II. Candidates who engage in research and teaching on the role of leadership in foreign policy-making during this period are preferred. Successful applicants should have a Ph.D. in political science or history by the beginning of employment in September, 2013 and demonstrate evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Applicants should send a formal letter of interest that includes reference to the relevant position, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a sample of research work to Professor Charles Hermann, c/o Ms. Janeen Wood (preferably as electronic attachments to MPIA-FacultySearch@bushschool.tamu.edu), The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University, 4220 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4220. The review of applications will begin on October 8, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
International Politics of the Arab Region. The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites applications and nominations for a tenure track assistant professor with expertise in both teaching and research on the Arab Region, defined generally in terms of geographical area and/or primary language. Candidates should address the regional security affairs and international politics of key countries in the region. Successful applicants should have a Ph.D. in political science by the beginning of September, 2013 and demonstrate evidence of a commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Applicants should send a formal letter of interest that includes reference to the relevant position, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a sample of research work to Professor Charles Hermann, c/o Ms. Janeen Wood (preferably as electronic attachments to MPIA-FacultySearch@bushschool.tamu.edu), The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University, 4220 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4220. The review of applications will begin on October 8, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

International Development/Program Development and Evaluation. The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites applications and nominations for a tenure track assistant professor with expertise in both research and teaching relevant to the design of development programs and their evaluation/assessment. Candidates with experience in field experiments are preferred. Successful applicants should have a Ph.D. in political science, economics or sociology by the beginning of employment in September, 2013 and demonstrate evidence of a commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Applicants should send a formal letter of interest that includes reference to the relevant position, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and a sample of research work to Professor Charles Hermann, c/o Ms. Janeen Wood (preferably as electronic attachments to MPIA-FacultySearch@bushschool.tamu.edu), The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University, 4220 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4220. The review of applications will begin on October 8, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Public Service and Administration Nonprofit Management. The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites applications and nominations for a tenure track assistant professor or tenured associate professor in nonprofit management to teach in its Master of Public Service and Administration program. Candidates with expertise in all fields related to nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, civil society and voluntary action will be considered. Of particular interest are scholars with a research agenda focused on nonprofit capacity, evaluation and accountability, or financial management. Successful candidates will support the Program’s public management track and its nonprofit management concentration and certificate program in response to growing student interest in nonprofit management. Successful candidates must demonstrate evidence of a commitment to both high quality research and teaching in a professional school of government and public service and have a Ph.D. in public administration, political science, sociology or psychology by the beginning of employment in September, 2013. Applicants should send a formal letter of interest that includes reference to the position, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a sample of research work to Professor William West, c/o Ms. Kimberly Reeves (preferably as electronic attachments to MPSA-FacultySearch@bushschool.tamu.edu), The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University, 4220 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4220. Review of applications will begin on October 8, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Public Service and Administration or International Affairs Public Service Practice. The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites nominations and expressions of interest for visiting or temporary teaching appointments effective as early as September 1, 2013 to enhance graduate learning about the professional practice of public service. Non-tenure accruing appointments may range from one semester to several years and encompass a variety of appropriate lecturer, senior lecturer, clinical and/or professional practice titles. In addition to graduate instruction, such appointments involve academic advising, professional career counseling, and assistance with internships.

Ideal candidates will have held high-level governmental or nonprofit leadership and management positions at the local, state, federal and/or international levels, and have demonstrated expertise and experience in one or more of the following: domestic or international policy-making, advanced public management techniques and strategies, the role and functioning of nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, public and nonprofit finance and budgeting, international development, national security affairs, public service leadership, or policy analysis and related analytical methods. Such widely recognized practitioners must be effective communicators, teachers and mentors, as well as role models for future public servants. A bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree in the social or behavioral sciences related to public and international affairs is preferred, as is a record of scholarly engagement and teaching.
Nominations and applications (letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references) should be sent to Dr. Sam Kirkpatrick, Executive Associate Dean (preferably as electronic attachments to Ms. Karen Farnsworth at GBS-Search@bushschool.tamu.edu), The Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University, 4220 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4220. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2012 and will continue until one or more positions are filled.

The Department of Public and International Affairs at the University of North Carolina
Wilmington invites applications for a position as a tenure-track assistant professor to teach classes in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program and undergraduate classes as needed. Position starts August 2013. A doctorate in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required or must be obtained within the first academic year of employment. An M.P.A. and/or prior professional experience are desirable. The successful candidate must be able to teach courses in the core curriculum (e.g., policy analysis, quantitative methods) and our concentration in
public policy analysis (e.g., program evaluation, benefit-cost analysis). The successful candidate should also be able to contribute courses to the MPA program’s other concentrations (e.g., urban and regional politics and planning, coastal planning and management, environmental policy and management, marine policy), the new Masters in Coastal and Ocean Policy, or the new Masters in Conflict Management Resolution offered by our department. A willingness to teach courses via distance education technologies and alternative scheduling formats is also preferred. Additional information
about the MPA program can be found at http://www.uncw.edu/pls/mpa/.

To apply, please complete the online application available at http://consensus.uncw.edu. Required information includes a letter of application addressed to Dr. Mark T. Imperial, Chair of MPA Search Committee that describes teaching and research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references,
which should be uploaded with the online application. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Ms. Donna Treolo at (910) 962-3220 or treolod@uncw.edu.

Inquiries about the position should be made to Mark Imperial (910) 962-7928 or imperialm@uncw.edu. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release. Applications
received before November 15, 2012 will receive priority consideration, however the Committee will continue to review and accept applications until the position is filled.  UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Other News

Call for Nominations for the H. George Frederickson Award for Career Contributions to Public Management Research
 
The purpose of the H. George Frederickson Award for Career Contributions to Public Management Research is to honor a senior scholar for exemplary contributions to the intellectual development of the field.  Both written scholarship and contributions to building professional capital (e.g., journal development and other means of advancing PM scholarship and information) related to public management scholarship will be considered.  Established by the Public Management Research Association (PMRA), previous winners of the award are Laurence Lynn, Jr., Christopher Hood, Beryl Radin, and Kenneth J. Meier.
 
Nominations must include a letter explaining why the nominee merits this recognition, as well as the nominee’s curriculum vitae.  The Award Committee may also consider other individuals who in the judgement of its members deserve consideration for the award.  Questions may be directed to any member of the Award Committee. 

Nominations should be e-mailed to each committee member by Tuesday, January 15, 2013.   The Frederickson award will be presented at the 12th Public Management Research Conference to be held at theUniversity of Wisconsin--Madison from June 20-22, 2013. 
 
The Frederickson Award Committee members are:
Sanjay K. Pandey (Chair), Rutgers University--Newark (skpandey@andromeda.rutgers.edu),
John Bryson, University of Minnesota (bryso001@umn.edu)
Laurence Lynn, Jr., University of Texas at Austin (llynnjr@gmail.com)
Jocelyn Johnston, American University (johnston@american.edu)
Erik Hans Klijn, Erasmus University Rotterdam (klijn@fsw.eur.nl)
 

Sanjay K. Pandey, Ph.D.
Professor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
School of Public Affairs and Administration
111 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102

skpandey@andromeda.rutgers.edu
973-353-3678
http://spaa.newark.rutgers.edu/home/faculty/core/sanjay-k-pandey.html

Member News

Mary Tschirhart has a new book out: Managing Nonprofit Organizations with Wolfgang Bielefeld published by Jossey-Bass

Congratulations Mary and Wolfgang!

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