Assistant Teaching Professor

Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs seeks outstanding candidates for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position.

This is a renewable, fixed-term, non-tenure-track position. Assistant teaching professors serve under three-year renewable contracts. The typical teaching load is three courses a semester for two semesters a year.

The career track for teaching professors includes the possibility for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor, and longer renewable contracts.

Candidates are eligible for promotion after 5 years in rank. Evaluation for contract renewal and promotion is based on teaching excellence.

Teaching professors do not have expectations for research comparable to tenured or tenure-track faculty, but are expected to maintain currency in their field of expertise and will be provided support for applied research and/or other professional activities.

The person hired will become a member of the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs faculty.

The primary duties of the position will be to teach courses for the interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Policy Studies.

Policy Studies is a liberal arts major that focuses on developing skills that are valuable in a wide range of careers and prepares students to become responsible citizens in policy development and implementation across sectors including national, state, and local governments as well as community-based and business organizations.

The curriculum places emphasis on experiential learning and the development of skills that directly enhance students' career competitiveness and success.

The candidate may have teaching assignments in other programs offered by the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs as well, including world-renowned graduate programs in Public Administration and International Relations.

Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to experiential and applied learning is essential for this position.

Candidates should have expertise in public administration, policy analysis, policy implementation, government institutions, non-profit and community-based organizations, or related areas. Professional experience related to these topics is a plus.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by a union, SEIU Local 200 United.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (PhD) in public administration, public policy, or a related social science discipline including, but not limited to, economics, political science, sociology, and urban planning is required.
• Teaching experience or evidence of potential for teaching excellence is also required.

Job Specific Qualifications

• A demonstrated ability to interact effectively and efficiently with diverse people in a highly multidisciplinary environment
• A commitment to and potential for excellence in developing and leading experiential and applied learning opportunities for students.
• A capacity to work with non-profit organizations, government agencies, and businesses in facilitating undergraduate research and internship experiences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The teaching professor will serve as instructor for required and elective courses in the undergraduate Policy Studies major.
• Occasionally, teaching in the Public Administration and International Affairs graduate programs may be assigned.
• Other responsibilities, such as administrative duties and service to the department, school, and the University, may be expected, as well.
• Service assignments may include providing student advising; supporting student admissions and placement; serving on curriculum oversight committees and other service assignments typical of faculty members in the department.
• Teaching professors do not have expectations for research comparable to tenured or tenure-track faculty, but are expected to maintain currency in their field of expertise.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and contact information for three professional references.