Assistant Professor, Public Administration at InsideHigherEd

Posting Number:20260016FACJob Title:Assistant Professor, Public AdministrationNumber of Vacancies:1About Murray State:Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.About Murray State Benefits:Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.Equal Opportunity Employment:Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.Type of Employment:Regular Full-TimeWork Location:Murray, KYEmployment Term:Academic YearPosition Type:Faculty (Tenure-Track)Department:Political Science and SociologyAnticipated Start Date:August 2026Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:The Department of Political Science and Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position in public administration starting in August 2026. We offer both an on-campus and online Master of Public Administration program with several concentrations. Teaching may include a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in political science and public administration. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach courses on Public Organizations, Public Sector Human Resource Management, Research Methods, and Foundations of Public Administration. Preference will be given to candidates who can also contribute to our undergraduate program through teaching courses, such as American Government and State and Local Government.Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to scholarship and service as well as excellence in teaching and must also be able to use multiple delivery methods in non-traditional formats.Responsibilities will include:Teaching online, in-person and ITVTeaching at the graduate and undergraduate levelContributing to other required/core courses in the program such as research methods, foundations (intro) to public administration, public policy analysis, public budgeting and finance, public organizations, and the capstoneContributing to other elective courses in the curriculumAdvising students in the Master of Public Administration programBuilding relationships between the MPA program and the communityMaintaining a record of scholarship and publicationsBuilding and maintaining a record of serviceOther duties as assigned.Minimum Education Requirements:Ph.D., DPA, or related doctorate in political science, public administration, or public policy. A doctorate outside of these fields may be considered with specific experience in the field. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:Prior teaching experience is preferred.Pay Plan:Faculty IPosting Date:10/13/2025Open Until Filled:YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Along with the application, the following items must be included:Letter of applicationCurriculum VitaeTeaching PhilosophyEvidence of Teaching EffectivenessCopies of transcriptsResearch Sample (please submit under “Writing Sample”)For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by November 28, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.