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The School of Public Management and Policy at the University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a tenure-system associate professor beginning August 16, 2025 to teach primarily in the DPA program, as well as in the Master of Public Policy program and potentially the Master of Public Administration and undergraduate public administration programs.
This is a full-time on-campus position tenure-track academic appointment. UIS tenure-system faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community, with assigned professional responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching: Standard teaching load is 3/3. Potential courses include PAD651 Leading Social Sector Change and Innovation, PAD652 Public Management seminar: Connecting Practice and Theory, PAD657 Advanced Public Management Seminar, PAD656 Quantitative Research Methods, PAD526 Advanced Analytical Tools: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis, and Predictive Analytics in the Spring semester, PAD502 Organization Dynamics in either the Spring or the Fall semester.
Scholarship: Show evidence of high-quality scholarship and an active research agenda Meet scholarship expectations as described in the UIS Faculty Personnel Policy.
Service: Show evidence of high-quality professional service Meet service expectations as described in the UIS Faculty Personnel Policy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in public policy, public administration, political science, or a related field.
Ability and willingness to teach doctoral and other graduate and undergraduate courses in various areas of public management and policy
Evidence of teaching excellence
Evidence of scholarship
Evidence of high-quality professional service
Experience and/or willingness to teach in an online degree program
Ability to effectively address the learning opportunities and challenges presented by doctoral and other graduate students who are diverse in terms of age, race/ethnicity, and work experience
A commitment to addressing diversity in the classroom and preparing students to address diversity in the workforce and community
Theoretical and methodological expertise necessary to guide and assist doctoral students with scholarship in appropriate fields
Application deadline: 1/15/2025
Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of the posting, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload current curriculum vita or resume, and cover letter describing your qualifications for the responsibilities of this position. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the department/school web page at https://www.uis.edu/spmp
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community/
Union Affiliation: Tenure-track faculty positions at more than half-time are represented by the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) Local 4100, University of Illinois Springfield United Faculty Chapter, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [email protected] or call 217-206-6652.
Summary:
The School of Public Management and Policy at the University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a tenure-system associate professor beginning August 16, 2025 to teach primarily in the DPA program, as well as in the Master of Public Policy program and potentially the Master of Public Administration and undergraduate public administration programs.
This is a full-time on-campus position tenure-track academic appointment. UIS tenure-system faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community, with assigned professional responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching: Standard teaching load is 3/3. Potential courses include PAD651 Leading Social Sector Change and Innovation, PAD652 Public Management seminar: Connecting Practice and Theory, PAD657 Advanced Public Management Seminar, PAD656 Quantitative Research Methods, PAD526 Advanced Analytical Tools: Forecasting, Time Series Analysis, and Predictive Analytics in the Spring semester, PAD502 Organization Dynamics in either the Spring or the Fall semester.
Scholarship: Show evidence of high-quality scholarship and an active research agenda Meet scholarship expectations as described in the UIS Faculty Personnel Policy.
Service: Show evidence of high-quality professional service Meet service expectations as described in the UIS Faculty Personnel Policy.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in public policy, public administration, political science, or a related field.
Ability and willingness to teach doctoral and other graduate and undergraduate courses in various areas of public management and policy
Evidence of teaching excellence
Evidence of scholarship
Evidence of high-quality professional service
Experience and/or willingness to teach in an online degree program
Ability to effectively address the learning opportunities and challenges presented by doctoral and other graduate students who are diverse in terms of age, race/ethnicity, and work experience
A commitment to addressing diversity in the classroom and preparing students to address diversity in the workforce and community
Theoretical and methodological expertise necessary to guide and assist doctoral students with scholarship in appropriate fields
Application deadline: 1/15/2025
Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of the posting, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload current curriculum vita or resume, and cover letter describing your qualifications for the responsibilities of this position. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the department/school web page at https://www.uis.edu/spmp
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community/
Union Affiliation: Tenure-track faculty positions at more than half-time are represented by the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) Local 4100, University of Illinois Springfield United Faculty Chapter, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System
- You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [email protected] or call 217-206-6652.