Assistant Professor
Planning, Public Policy and Management
Posting: 9174AB
Location: Eugene
Closes: Open Until Filled
The Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) at the University of Oregon invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level. We have a preference for candidates with primary research interests in environmental policy or health policy, although strong candidates with research interests in any applied public policy area will be considered. We seek candidates pursuing an applied policy-relevant research program with demonstrated scholarly potential and strong teaching skills. The successful candidate will be able to teach at least one course in the core curriculum of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, as well as elective courses in their area of interest. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can teach public sector management. Candidates should have a commitment to excellence in research and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and a desire to work in an interdisciplinary setting. Opportunities for collaboration exist with colleagues in related departments and schools (e.g. Economics, Geography, Political Science, The Lundquist College of Business, College of Education) and research centers and programs (e.g. Conflict Resolution, Environmental Studies, Institute for Sustainable Environment). Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in public policy, public administration, economics, political science, or a closely related field. ABDs will be considered, but completion of the Ph.D. prior to fall 2010 is expected. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, and actively encourage applications from minority candidates.
PPPM offers an accredited MPA degree as well as an accredited Master's in Community and Regional Planning. The department also offers a graduate certificate and an undergraduate minor in Nonprofit Management, and has a demanding pre-professional undergraduate major and minor. The State of Oregon has a strong history of policy innovation, particularly in environmental and health policy. The University of Oregon is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, with easy access to snow-capped mountains and scenic coastlines.
TO APPLY: Submit the following by email: 1) a letter describing research and teaching interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of reference, and 4) up to three writing samples (research articles or chapters). To be assured of full review, applications should be received by November 1, 2009. Position will remain open until filled. Members of the search committee will be attending the fall APPAM conference.
Applications should be emailed to Ms. Linda Dent at ldent@uoregon.edu and addressed to:
Chair, MPA Search Committee
Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management
University of Oregon
The University of Oregon is an AA/EO/ADA institution and is strongly committed to cultural diversity.