University of Texas - San Antonio

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Public Administration at The University of Texas at San Antonio

The Department of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2009 (pending budget approval). Required qualifications include an earned Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science or related discipline by August 15, 2009 for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. A successful ABD candidate who fails to complete all degree requirements by that date can only be hired at the rank of Instructor. Completion of the doctorate no later than the end of the second year of teaching is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of excellent teaching and research or strong potential.

Preferred qualifications include a specialization in Budgeting, Finance, or Economics.

Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. Teaching will be at the graduate and/or undergraduate level. Courses will be offered primarily at the UTSA Downtown Campus but may also be offered at the Main Campus and primarily at night. The department currently offers a NASPAA accredited Master of Public Administration degree and an undergraduate minor in Nonprofit Management. The department provides American Humanics certification both at the graduate and undergraduate level.

Applicants must submit a letter of application; vita; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; one or two article-length manuscripts or other samples of research and writing; and teaching evaluations (if available) to: Faculty Search Committee Chair, Department of Public Administration, University of Texas at San Antonio, 501 W. Durango Blvd, San Antonio, Texas, 78207. ABD applicants must have their Dissertation Committee Chair send a letter to the Search Committee Chair indicating progress in degree completion and/or expected date of defense. Initial review of applicants will begin October 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States.