What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Public Administration position at South Dakota State?
Posting Details
Posting Details
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Institution
The University of South Dakota
Working Title
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Posting Number
F01577P
Department
USD-Political Science
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
The Department of Political Science at the University of South Dakota invites applicants for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of public administration. This is a nine-month, full-time appointment.
Responsibilities :
- Teach in our NASPAA-Accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and our online M.S. in Administration (MSA) Program.
- Ability to teach in the areas of undergraduate statistical reasoning and / or politics and administration of state and local government.
- Maintain the expected workload of six courses per academic year, with potential releases for service or research productivity.
- Possess a commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring within the context of a strong liberal arts program.
- Share in the work of a vibrant department and apply his or her professional expertise in the service of the university, community and discipline.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
The University of South Dakota is the state's flagship liberal arts institution with a "higher research" (R2) Carnegie classification. Faculty teaching in the MPA and MSA programs enjoy benefits from major endowments in the department that support faculty research and professional development.
The start date will be August 22, 2025.
Applications must be submitted online at https : / / yourfuture.sdbor.edu . A complete application consists of :
Additional information may be requested from the finalists for the position. Materials that cannot be uploaded should be sent Associate Professor Ed Gerrish, chair of the search at Ed.Gerrish@usd.edu . Inquiries can be made to Dr. Gerrish.
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025 and continue until a suitable candidate is hired.
Posting Date
11 / 22 / 2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
First Consideration Date
01 / 15 / 2025
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Duration of the Term
9 months
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Appointment Percent
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Proposed Rank
Assistant Professor
Work Hours
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.
Contact Information
Questions may be directed to Search Chair, Prof. Ed Gerrish, Public Administration Search Committee, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069-2390, 605 / 658-6755 or ed.gerrish@usd.edu.
