Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Administration and MPA Director

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Dept, Social Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a/an Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Administration & MPA Director to begin Fall 2025.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a advanced assistant (tenure-track, 9-month position) or associate professor (tenured; 9-month position) of Public Administration who will also serve as the director of our NASPAA-accredited MPA program. Primary duties will include teaching graduate Public Administration courses and Political Science courses if needed. The position has a reduced course load (2-2) to allow for program management and other duties, such as publishing research in Public Administration and/or closely related areas, advising MPA students, overseeing the MPA program and its governance, and serving on departmental, college, and university committees. Duties also include recruiting, maintaining accreditation, including assessment of courses and the program, and seeking external grant funding. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most comprehensive academic unit at the university. Our faculty represent academic disciplines related to the behavioral, biological, chemical, engineering, mathematical, physical, and social sciences.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in Public Administration or a closely related field. For those hired as am Advanced Assistant Professor, candidate must have at least 4 years of teaching experience, a strong publication record, and leadership experience in an academic setting. For those hired as an Associate Professor, candidate must have record of publications commensurate to rank as well as teaching experience commensurate to rank (at least 5 years of full-time teaching experience in a university setting). Tenure will only be granted after approval of The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. We strongly encourage candidates with (a) strong research skills, (b) a proven record of publication in peer-reviewed journals, (c) experience working with various student populations and (d) the ability to teach MPA core courses and in areas that complement or enhance our graduate and undergraduate programs.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The first review of applications will be January 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualificationsCurrent curriculum vitaeUnofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree(s)Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/ . For more information, contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Peter Haruna at pharuna@tamiu.edu.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.