Public Administration/Public Policy - Eastern Carolina University<br><br>Associate/Full Professor<br><br>The Department of Political Science at Eastern Carolina University invites<br>applications for a position at the associate or full professor level in the
<br>field of public administration/public policy beginning August 11, 2008. PhD<br>or other appropriate terminal degree required. The specific areas of<br>teaching and research within the broader field of public administration or
<br>public policy are open. The successful candidate will become the director of<br>the Master of Public Administration Program housed in the Department of<br>Political Science. The position requires an individual with experience in
<br>graduate programs and who has the ability to work in an interdisciplinary<br>environment. Familiarity with distance Education is desirable. Appointment<br>at the associate professor level requires demonstrated research
<br>productivity, a record of successful external funding, and evidence of<br>teaching effectiveness in fields relevant to public administration or public<br>policy. Appointment at the full professor level required a record of
<br>significant publications, major successful external funding, and evidence of<br>teaching excellence. Appointment at the associate or full professor level<br>can carry tenure upon employment. Salary will be commensurate with the
<br>experience and qualifications the candidate presents.<br><br>Applicant must complete a candidate profile and submit a letter of interest<br>and curriculum vitae online at <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.jobs.ecu.edu/" target="_blank">
www.jobs.ecu.edu</a>. Also, send graduate<br>transcripts (official transcripts are required upon employment), and three<br>letters of reference to: MPA Director Search Committee, Department of<br>Political Science, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4252.
<br>Screening begins October 15, 2007; positions will remain open until filled.<br><br>Associate Professor<br><br>The Department of Political Science at Eastern Carolina University invites<br>applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in
<br>the field of public administration or public policy beginning August 11,<br>2008. PhD or DPA required. Advanced ABD will be considered for appointment<br>at the rank of Instructor. The specific areas of teaching and research are
<br>open. The individual chosen for this position must be able to teach graduate<br>(MPA) and undergraduate courses in public administration and/or policy. The<br>successful candidate will become a member of the MPA nucleus faculty with
<br>substantial determining influence over the design and implementation of the<br>MPA program. Preference will be given to those who have teaching experience<br>in public administration courses at the graduate level. Scholarly
<br>productivity and service to the University, community, and profession are<br>expected. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the experience and<br>qualifications the candidates presents.<br><br>Applicant must complete a candidate profile and submit a letter of interest
<br>and curriculum vitae online at <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.jobs.ecu.edu/" target="_blank">www.jobs.ecu.edu</a>. Also, send graduate<br>transcripts (official transcripts are required upon employment), and three
<br>letters of reference to: Public Administration/Public Policy Search<br>Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, East Carolina University,<br>Greenville, NC 27858-4252. Screening begins October 15, 2007; positions will
<br>remain open until filled.<br><br><br>Eastern Carolina University<br><br>The MPA program at Eastern Carolina University is NASPAA accredited and<br>enrolls approximately 75 students per year. The program has successful
<br>interdisciplinary working relationships with the University's Master of<br>Public Health program, the Department of Criminal Justice, the Department of<br>Health Services and Information Management, the Planning program in the
<br>Department of Geography, the PhD program in Coastal Resources Management,<br>and other departments and colleges throughout the university. A PhD program<br>in public policy is also in the Department of Political Science's long-range
<br>plan.<br><br>The department offers both the BS and BA degrees and a minor in public<br>administration at the undergraduate level. The department is also a major<br>contributor to interdisciplinary graduate programs in International Studies,
<br>Security Studies, and Economic Development. The twenty-two person department<br>emphasizes excellent teaching, high quality research, and a tradition of<br>service to the community, the university and the discipline. More
<br>information about the department can be found at its home page:<br>http:<a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.ecu.edu/polsci" target="_blank">www.ecu.edu/polsci</a>. The MPA program's home page is
<br><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.ecu.edu/polsci/mpa" target="_blank">http://www.ecu.edu/polsci/mpa</a>.<br><br>ECU is located in Greenville, NC, a city of 70,000 located 85 miles each of
<br>Raleigh. ECU is the third largest and fastest-growing of the 16 UNC<br>campuses, with a student population in excess of 25,000.<br><br>ECU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university that accommodates<br>individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting a disability
<br>accommodation should call the ECU Office of Disability Support Services at<br>252.737.1016 (Voice/TTY). Proper documentation of identity and employability<br>are required at the time of employment.<br>