Assistant Professor- Political Science

Wayne State University, United States

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN

Wayne State University has an available position of Assistant Professor- Political Science at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.


Essential functions (job duties):

Teach university courses in public administration including:

Foundations of Nonprofit Management (PS 7700)

Managing Public Organizations & Programs (PS 7350)

Public Personnel Management (PS 7340)

Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (PS 6700)

Ethics & Politics of Public Policy (PS 2420); & Introduction to Public Administration (PS 2310).

Advise students.

Conduct research in dynamics of organizational innovation & learning in both the public & nonprofit sectors.

Publish results of research in peer-reviewed journals & present results at professional conferences. 


Qualifications:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Public Administration.

Position also requires: 

Ph.D. dissertation in organizational change in public & nonprofit sectors. 


School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science


Primary department:

H0323 - Political Science


Employment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Salary hire maximum: TBD

Job openings:
Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.


Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.


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