What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Specialist I/II/Master - School of Public Affairs and Administration - Terminal/2 Year Appt position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
College Of Arts And Sciences
Executive Area
Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department
School of Public Aff/Admin
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F226P
Job Type
Non-Tenure Track
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
FS1/FS2/MFS
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience. Generous benefit package.
General Summary
This is primarily a public and nonprofit management teaching position and is a 2-year term with the potential for renewal.
Major Duties
- Teach graduate courses in public and nonprofit finance/budgeting, quantitative analysis, economic principles, and community development.
- Teach introductory undergraduate courses in public and nonprofit service.
- Assist in recruiting undergraduate students.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Participate in departmental and college service.
Minimum Qualifications
- MPA or closely related degree from an accredited institiution with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the government or non-profit sector, OR
- Ph.D. in Public Administration or related discipline from an accredited institution (ABD is acceptable with evidence of expected graduation on or before Spring 2026).
- Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
- Evidence of commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional experience in the public and/or nonprofit sectors.
- Teaching experience using online and/or hyflex modalities.
- Scholarship or creative activity focused on public budgeting /finance.
- Scholarship or creative activity using quantitative techniques.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a detailed cover letter supporting your qualifications and interests as well as a resume/vita, unofficial graduate school transcripts, and contact information for three references. Candidates may submit letters of recommendation, but must submit full contact information (email and telephone) for at least three referees. Unofficial transcripts should be submitted, and prior teaching evaluations are welcome.
Additional Position Information
For more benefit information, please review: wmich.edu/hr/employees/faculty.
The University: Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwest Michigan,
is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 18,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies WMU as a doctoral university and one of just 185 public universities in the nation conducting research at a high level.
The College: The College of Arts and Sciences represents the foundation of learning and the academic heart of WMU. As articulated in the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a community of diverse, inclusive, equitable, and globally engaged scholars, learners, and leaders. With 23 departments and interdisciplinaiy schools and institutes, WMU’s largest college offers a broad range of learning opportunities and career paths for our students. CAS students are among the very top students in the countiy, having received very competitive awards including Goldwater Fellowships, Udall Scholarships, Boren Fellowships, and Fulbright awards, among others.
Department: The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Western Michigan University focuses on the education, research, and practice in public administration, affairs, and policy. This is an interdisciplinary area integrating theory and practice for a better understanding of public service, public policy, and leadership in the government and nonprofit sector. SP AA has been offering graduate programs in public administration for over 50 years. We now offer a Master of Public Administration degree, a Graduate Certificate in Tribal Governance, an undergraduate major, and two undergraduate minors.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
Expected Start Date: August 2025
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 1, 2025, and continue until position is filled.
Chair of Search Committee: Matthew S. Mingus, Director and Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration. Email address: mingusm@wmich.edu
is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 18,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies WMU as a doctoral university and one of just 185 public universities in the nation conducting research at a high level.
The College: The College of Arts and Sciences represents the foundation of learning and the academic heart of WMU. As articulated in the College of Arts and Sciences strategic plan, we are committed to fostering a community of diverse, inclusive, equitable, and globally engaged scholars, learners, and leaders. With 23 departments and interdisciplinaiy schools and institutes, WMU’s largest college offers a broad range of learning opportunities and career paths for our students. CAS students are among the very top students in the countiy, having received very competitive awards including Goldwater Fellowships, Udall Scholarships, Boren Fellowships, and Fulbright awards, among others.
Department: The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Western Michigan University focuses on the education, research, and practice in public administration, affairs, and policy. This is an interdisciplinary area integrating theory and practice for a better understanding of public service, public policy, and leadership in the government and nonprofit sector. SP AA has been offering graduate programs in public administration for over 50 years. We now offer a Master of Public Administration degree, a Graduate Certificate in Tribal Governance, an undergraduate major, and two undergraduate minors.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
Expected Start Date: August 2025
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin March 1, 2025, and continue until position is filled.
Chair of Search Committee: Matthew S. Mingus, Director and Professor, School of Public Affairs and Administration. Email address: mingusm@wmich.edu
