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Assistant Professor

Mississippi State University · Starkville, Mississippi, US

Position Function: The assistant professor reports to the Head of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.

Job description

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 respons...