Assistant Professor for Public Policy and Administration

The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in teaching, maintaining a scholarly record consistent with NASPAA standards, and providing service as needed to our department, college, university, CSU system, the field, and the broader community. Our programs and faculty are committed to offering in-person courses at our main campus in Bakersfield and our satellite campus in the Antelope Valley, and through other means to best serve our students and other stakeholders. 

Teaching responsibilities include core and elective courses in the undergraduate and graduate courses in our three degree programs. We expect candidates to teach in specialized areas of interest. However, because we are a small department, the candidate must be willing to teach a broad range of courses in face-to-face, fully online, hybrid, and other instructional modalities, as needed.

The successful candidate will maintain an active program of scholarly research with publications in peer-reviewed academic journals consistent with departmental and college expectations and will contribute to departmental initiatives in program development, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration in support of the College of Business and Public Administration’s mission.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute meaningfully to departmental, college, and university service, and to meet the department’s service criteria. This includes, but is not limited to, participation in accreditation and assessment efforts, engagement in professional service within the discipline, and involvement in activities that support the mission of the institution and its students and community. Candidates are also expected to develop new courses as needed to meet the emerging needs of our stakeholders. 

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration/Policy or in a related field, with a focus on Human Resources Management or Healthcare Administration. Other areas of specialization will also be considered.
  • Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2027.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education
• Evidence of a record of, or strong potential for, conducting high-quality research.
• Willingness to engage in Departmental, College, University, and Community service activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students. 

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• Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience. 
• Anticipated annual salary range: $75,000 – $85,000.