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Assistant Professor

Contact:

Anne Schmitt, SPA Program Coordinator
Email: dpapsearch@american.edu
Phone: 202-885-6201
, 20016

Job Description

American University, School of Public Affairs, Department of Public Administration and Policy Assistant Professor (Two Tenure-line Faculty Positions) Applied Economics or Policy Analysis, AY 2011-2012 American University’s School of Public Affairs invites applications for two full-time tenure-line faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor in its Department of Public Administration and Policy. The positions will begin in August 2011 and offer the unique professional and research opportunities of a top-ranked department located in Washington, DC. The persons hired will teach courses in our Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, and PhD in Public Administration degree programs. Candidates must demonstrate strong research and teaching interests in applied economics or policy analysis. Strong preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate promise or evidence of high quality research in leading publications and excellent teaching. The field of policy specialization is open; however, interest in environmental policy, education policy, or public finance is a plus. Candidates should have an earned PhD at the time of appointment. A PhD in economics is preferred; however, degrees in policy analysis and public administration will also be considered. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2010 and continue until the positions are filled. Email a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching evaluations (if available), and three letters of recommendation to dpapsearch@american.edu with the subject line “DPAP Policy Analysis Search.” Electronic submissions are preferred; applications and letters of recommendation may also be mailed to: Office of the Dean – DPAP Policy Analysis Search, School of Public Affairs, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-8022. American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates and candidates with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Application Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2010
Expiration Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Contact Website: http://www.american.edu/spa/dpap/

Submission Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 1:01 p.m.