Assistant Professor- Political Science

Assistant Professor- Political Science

We are searching for an experienced Assistant Professor- Political Science at our Detroit campus location.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit 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 preparing students for success in a diverse, global society.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

We seek candidates whose scholarship investigates contemporary issues in public and nonprofit management. A successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses in public and nonprofit management in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. Specifically, applicants will be required to teach courses in public service personnel management and nonprofit management. Special consideration will be given to candidates who can also teach administrative ethics including standards for policy making. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester. Responsibilities of this position also include coordinating a primarily online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management. 

Conduct scholarly research in public and nonprofit management and disseminate results through publications and participate in professional forums.

Serve on examination committees and supervise dissertations, theses, and essays.

Assist in curriculum development and serve on departmental and university committees.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, nonprofit and philanthropic studies, or a related field by the time of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred applicants will be capable of teaching moral and political standards for policy making and administration.

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 Minimum: TBD

          Salary Hire Maximum: TBD

Working Conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit 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 preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job Openings: 1 

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. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.