University Of Nevada Reno
Assistant Professor, Political Science (Public Administration)
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus · Full-time
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About the role
- The Department of Political Science within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Public Administration.
- We welcome applicants from any empirical research methodological tradition but expect a high-level of sophistication and rigor.
- The Department offers a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program, which includes a public policy component.
Responsibilities
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
Requirements
- Ability to teach core courses in the MPA program and related courses across graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Ability to teach and mentor MA and PhD students in Public Administration and Public Policy.
- Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
Nice to have
- Evidence of or potential for strong external grant activity.
- Evidence of successful teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
- Compensation Grade
- Assistant Professor (9-month, B-contract)
- Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.
- Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Diversity Groups
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
Compensation
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Benefits
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long-term disability - Faculty Benefits
Company info
- The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge.
- Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate
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- Center for Constitutional Law and the Center for Basque Studies, that foster creativity, critical thinking, and engaged citizenship
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