Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy, Non-Tenure Track

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Sacramento

3200 5th Avenue (Show on map)

Jan 06, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy, Non-Tenure Track
Campus	Sacramento
Department	Public Policy, Public Administration
Posting Number	F00943
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Open Date	01/06/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Public Policy Program. The Program offers both the Master of Public Administration ( MPA) and Master of Public Policy ( MPP) degrees. Founded in 2016, it is the first program in the nation to offer these degrees within an ABA accredited law school. This faculty position will be expected to teach four (4) core areas of competency in the MPA/ MPP curriculum: Law as a foundation and tool for public action Leading and managing organizations Developing and implementing public policy Analyzing and presenting data Other responsibilities include advise students on academic and career development. Service to support the program such as participation in orientation and recruitment events, promotion of the Public Policy program, participation in events/symposia to enhance the reputation of the law school. Maintain research and/or consulting programs in public policy or administration. Engage in professional development including presenting and attending conferences, writing, and other activities that will enhance the Public Policy program and McGeorge School of Law. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Public Affairs or a closely related field. A minimum of two (2) years professional or college level teaching experience in public administration or public policy. Foreign equivalent degree is acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.
Hiring Range	$102,500.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions	For first consideration, please apply on or before February 6, 2025.
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Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	2
Maximum Number of References	3
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.