Assistant Professor 509723 Main Campus - Starkville, MS Mississippi - Main Campus 038500 - Political Science and Public Adm Faculty Regular Full-Time 9-month Opening on: Sep 19 2025 Position Function: The assistant professor reports to the Head of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. The assistant professor is responsible for teaching in Public Policy and Administration with particular
consideration given to well-qualified candidates specializing in public policy and program evaluation. Salary Grade: UC For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Department Profile: 16 member department offers the BA and MA degrees in political science, a NASPAA-accredited MPPA degree, and a PhD in public policy and administration. Area of
Specialization: Public Administration and Policy/ Program Evaluation Anticipated Appointment Date: August 16, 2026 Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The assistant professor will be responsible for teaching classes in Public Policy and Administration and conducting research in his/her area of specialization; performing such services as necessary to enhance the activities of the
department, the college, and the university. The teaching load will be a standard two courses per semester (2/2) with other responsibilities including department, college, and university service functions as well as working with doctoral candidates which will include performing such services as necessary to enhance the activities of the department, the college, and the university. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in
Public Policy with particular consideration given to well-qualified candidates specializing in public policy and program evaluation. ABD status will be considered but must possess a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The successful candidate should possess the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues in a multidisciplinary department where access and diversity are
important values. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Work takes place in a traditional office environment. Instructions for Applying:All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. In addition, please send three letters of recommendation to Ms. Quintara Miller, Political Science Search, Mississippi State University; P.O. Box PC; Mississippi
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