What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy, Non-Tenure Track position at University of the Pacific?
Posting Details
Position Information
Title
Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy, Non-Tenure Track
Campus
Sacramento
Department
Public Policy, Public Administration
Posting Number
F00943
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Open Date
01 / 06 / 2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year
Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Public Policy Program. The Program offers both the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) degrees. Founded in 2016, it is the first program in the nation to offer these degrees within an ABA accredited law school.
This faculty position will be expected to teach four (4) core areas of competency in the MPA / MPP curriculum :
- Law as a foundation and tool for public action
- Leading and managing organizations
- Developing and implementing public policy
- Analyzing and presenting data
Other responsibilities include advise students on academic and career development. Service to support the program such as participation in orientation and recruitment events, promotion of the Public Policy program, participation in events / symposia to enhance the reputation of the law school. Maintain research and / or consulting programs in public policy or administration. Engage in professional development including presenting and attending conferences, writing, and other activities that will enhance the Public Policy program and McGeorge School of Law.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment / Work Week / Travel :
Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.
Hiring Range
102,500.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions
For first consideration, please apply on or before February 6, 2025.
Contact Information
Contact Email
Reference Letter Information
Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?
Minimum Number of References
Maximum Number of References
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA / EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex / gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
Salary : $102,500
