Job Title
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
College Of Liberal Arts
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Administration with qualifications to teach in our Master of Public Administration (MPA) program beginning August 2026. A record of excellence in teaching, research, and service is expected. Course load is 3-3 per academic year; research and service commensurate with tenure-track appointments in the College of Liberal Arts.
Teaching assignments may include classroom (face-to-face), hybrid, and online classes. The incumbent will teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Public Administration program and may need to contribute to the undergraduate teaching needs of the Political Science and/or Criminal Justice disciplines in the department. The area of specialization is open; however, candidates must be able to contribute to teaching in the core of the MPA program, which includes topics such as U.S. Government and Texas Institutions, organizational theory, research methods, public budgeting, and policy making. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment.
The Department of Social Sciences (DSOC) is a multi-disciplinary department in the College of Liberal Arts that offers undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice, as well as a graduate degree of Master of Public Administration and two related graduate certificates. Through its contribution to the core curriculum, Political Science is one of the largest generators of student credit hours for the university. The Criminal Justice program is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus. The MPA program is one of the oldest and largest graduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts. DSOC faculty are leaders on campus, in the community, and in their disciplines. We value excellence and work daily to support the University’s Islander Impact 2030 Overarching Goal to be nationally recognized for student success, academic achievement, research, creative activity, innovation, and service excellence.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Required Qualifications:
PhD or Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Management, Urban Affairs, Public Planning, or a closely related discipline. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Demonstrated evidence of an active research agenda that has the potential to result in published scholarly works or peer-reviewed products.
The potential to teach in a variety of formats, to include classroom, hybrid, and online courses.
Ability to teach in the core of the MPA program, including topics such as U.S. Government and Texas Institutions, Organizational Theory, Research Methods, Public Budgeting, and Policy Making.
Ability to excel in an interdisciplinary team-focused environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those candidates who prefer a management approach to the study of Public Administration.
Demonstrate recent evidence of teaching effectiveness through student evaluations, peer reviews, and/or self-evaluation; and show an active research program agenda that has resulted in published scholarly works or peer-reviewed products.
TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php
All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position. Please address the application packet to the Search Committee.
A completed application will include:
A letter of application addressing qualifications listed above, including a statement on teaching excellence and research agenda
A curriculum vitae
Three professional references, including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses.
Copies of transcripts of graduate coursework.
The job posting will remain open until October 1st. Application reviews will begin immediately following.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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