[Tps] TPS/ECPR Policy Network - Job Opportunity in Eastern Carolina University

[Navdeep Mathur]

Public Administration/Public Policy - Eastern Carolina University

Associate/Full Professor

The Department of Political Science at Eastern Carolina University invites
applications for a position at the associate or full professor level in the
field of public administration/public policy beginning August 11, 2008. PhD
or other appropriate terminal degree required. The specific areas of
teaching and research within the broader field of public administration or
public policy are open. The successful candidate will become the director of
the Master of Public Administration Program housed in the Department of
Political Science. The position requires an individual with experience in
graduate programs and who has the ability to work in an interdisciplinary
environment. Familiarity with distance Education is desirable. Appointment
at the associate professor level requires demonstrated research
productivity, a record of successful external funding, and evidence of
teaching effectiveness in fields relevant to public administration or public
policy. Appointment at the full professor level required a record of
significant publications, major successful external funding, and evidence of
teaching excellence. Appointment at the associate or full professor level
can carry tenure upon employment. Salary will be commensurate with the
experience and qualifications the candidate presents.

Applicant must complete a candidate profile and submit a letter of interest
and curriculum vitae online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Also, send graduate
transcripts (official transcripts are required upon employment), and three
letters of reference to: MPA Director Search Committee, Department of
Political Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4252.
Screening begins October 15, 2007; positions will remain open until filled.

Associate Professor

The Department of Political Science at Eastern Carolina University invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in
the field of public administration or public policy beginning August 11,
2008. PhD or DPA required. Advanced ABD will be considered for appointment
at the rank of Instructor. The specific areas of teaching and research are
open. The individual chosen for this position must be able to teach graduate
(MPA) and undergraduate courses in public administration and/or policy. The
successful candidate will become a member of the MPA nucleus faculty with
substantial determining influence over the design and implementation of the
MPA program. Preference will be given to those who have teaching experience
in public administration courses at the graduate level. Scholarly
productivity and service to the University, community, and profession are
expected. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the experience and
qualifications the candidates presents.

Applicant must complete a candidate profile and submit a letter of interest
and curriculum vitae online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Also, send graduate
transcripts (official transcripts are required upon employment), and three
letters of reference to: Public Administration/Public Policy Search
Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, East Carolina University,
Greenville, NC 27858-4252. Screening begins October 15, 2007; positions will
remain open until filled.


Eastern Carolina University

The MPA program at Eastern Carolina University is NASPAA accredited and
enrolls approximately 75 students per year. The program has successful
interdisciplinary working relationships with the University's Master of
Public Health program, the Department of Criminal Justice, the Department of
Health Services and Information Management, the Planning program in the
Department of Geography, the PhD program in Coastal Resources Management,
and other departments and colleges throughout the university. A PhD program
in public policy is also in the Department of Political Science's long-range
plan.

The department offers both the BS and BA degrees and a minor in public
administration at the undergraduate level. The department is also a major
contributor to interdisciplinary graduate programs in International Studies,
Security Studies, and Economic Development. The twenty-two person department
emphasizes excellent teaching, high quality research, and a tradition of
service to the community, the university and the discipline. More
information about the department can be found at its home page:
http:www.ecu.edu/polsci. The MPA program's home page is
http://www.ecu.edu/polsci/mpa.

ECU is located in Greenville, NC, a city of 70,000 located 85 miles each of
Raleigh. ECU is the third largest and fastest-growing of the 16 UNC
campuses, with a student population in excess of 25,000.

ECU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university that accommodates
individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting a disability
accommodation should call the ECU Office of Disability Support Services at
252.737.1016 (Voice/TTY). Proper documentation of identity and employability
are required at the time of employment.
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