Assistant Professor of American Politics and/or Public Administration

Department

Political Science & Public Administration, Chair

Compensation

Negotiable

 

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration is seeking a 9-month, tenure-earning, Assistant Professor of American Politics and/or Public Administration/Public Policy. Position responsibilities include a 2/2 teaching load, research/scholarship, and service.

 

Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.

 

Working Hours: Varies

 

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

 

Required Licensure: N/A

 

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

 

Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government, or a related discipline is required by the employment start date.

 

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

The department seeks a dynamic scholar for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American Politics, Public Administration, and/or Public Policy. Candidates with a primary background in just one of these fields are encouraged to apply, though the ideal candidate would be able to contribute to multiple areas. Subfield expertise is open with respect to research focus, although the department welcomes applications from candidates with expertise in data science, particularly the application of data-driven approaches to public policy questions. The successful candidate would be able to utilize the department’s top 15 nationally ranked polling center and would also have opportunities to teach in the department’s NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. The department also has curricular needs in American politics, public administration, and research methods.

 

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

• Cover letter

• Current curriculum vitae

• Unofficial transcripts

• Plan for future research

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness

 

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage. 

 

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

 

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

 

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on January 21, 2026.

 

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

 

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Nicholas Seabrook at [email protected].

 

About the Department: The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science (BA), Public Administration (MPA), and International Affairs (MAIA), as well as minors in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Service Leadership, and Political Campaigns. The department includes the Public Opinion Research Laboratory (PORL), a highly ranked full-service survey research facility, as well as the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP), and the Pre-Law Program. For more information about the Department of Political Science and Public Administration visit: https://www.unf.edu/coas/pspa/.

 

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

 

 

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