The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Position/Rank
Assistant Professor
Department
00142 - Political Science Department
City

Track
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
July 1, 2016
Details

The Department of Political Science at the University of Utah invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in its public administration program at the assistant professor level. Candidates should provide evidence of a potentially excellent and sustainable record of research, and demonstrated evidence of the ability or the potential to generate extramural funding. The successful applicants must relate well to early and mid-career students. The starting date for these two positions is July 1, 2016.

Position in Public Policy with Strong Preference for Health Policy or Health Policy-Related Fields. The successful applicant for this position will be expected to teach courses in both the Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs. Examples of courses to be taught include Public Policy Theory & Applications, Public Policy Analysis, and Research Design and Methods. Substantive policy courses, especially health-related public policy and administration, are highly desired. An excellent research agenda addressing topics in health and health-related public policy or related fields, is also highly desired. The ability to collaborate across disciplines and colleges on health policy-related research will be essential.

The University of Utah is a Carnegie RU/VH research university. The Master of Public Administration Program at the University of Utah is NASPAA accredited. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Salaries are competitive, commensurate with qualifications. To apply: submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and/or contact information for three reference providers, samples of written work, teaching evaluations, and other supporting documentation. If difficulties arise in submitting application materials, please contact Corinne Foutz by email at corinne.foutz@poli-sci.utah.edu. Reviews of applications will begin on September 30, 2015.

Information about the MPA Program can be found at http://mpa.utah.edu and about the Department of Political Science is at http://poli-sci.utah.edu/. Additional inquiries can be made to J. Steven Ott, Search Committee Co-chair: jsott@cppa.utah.edu.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator and its policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, status as a person with a disability, or veteran's status. Minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified veterans. To inquire further about the University's nondiscrimination and affirmative action policies or to request a reasonable accommodation for a disability in the application process, please contact the following individual who has been designated as the University's Title IX/ ADA /Section 504 Coordinator: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 South Presidents Circle, Rm. 135, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, (801)581-8365, email: oeo@utah.edu.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (" URS "). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Application will not be considered until 3 letters of references have been submitted. If you are not able to load your own letters, the system will contact the reference providers you list in the appropriate section.

Open Date
06/22/2015
Close Date
09/30/2015
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN01152F
Type
Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Teaching Evaluations
3. Example of Research 1
4. Example of Research 2
5. Example of Research 3
6. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169
2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
3. Letter of Recommendation 1
4. Letter of Recommendation 2
5. Letter of Recommendation 3
6. Teaching Statement
7. Writing Sample 1
8. Transcripts
9. Writing Sample 2
10. Writing Sample 3

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