Description

The School of Public Administration (SPA) at Florida Atlantic University (R1/Very High Research Activity) invites applications for an Associate or Assistant Professor specializing in Public Policy. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, academic-year (9-month) faculty position based in Boca Raton, Florida, that will begin in August 2026. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in public policy process theories and research, with the area of policy specialization being open. We are seeking applications from candidates who have evidence of an intellectually rigorous, coherent research agenda, seeking grant opportunities, and engaging in university and community service activities. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in public policy and public administration, policy process theories, regulation, and policy implementation. The successful candidate may also contribute to the mission of the PhD program by serving as an active member of the Public Policy track, contributing to comprehensive exams, serving on dissertation committees, and teaching advanced policy courses.

Minimum Qualifications for the Associate Professor:

A Ph.D. in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a directly related field such as Political Science.
Evidence of tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor or a portfolio that would enable tenure and promotion to Associate Professor upon hire.
An emphasis on public policy in general and public policy process theory.
Demonstrated evidence of excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate teaching is essential.
A record of service to their university, profession, and/or community, and demonstrated potential for leadership roles in the school, college, university, and community.
Superior communication skills and the ability to teach across multiple degree programs (in-person and online modalities).
Evidence of contributions to excellence in student learning through research, teaching, and/or public engagement with experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
A record of, or the potential to obtain, external research funding.
Demonstrated engagement with local, state, and national public administration and service organizations in related areas of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications for the Assistant Professor:

A Ph.D. in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a directly related field such as Political Science. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. prior to hire and before the start of the fall semester.
An emphasis on public policy in general and public policy process theory.
Potential for excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate teaching.
A record of service to their university, profession, and/or community, and demonstrated potential for leadership roles in the school, college, university, and community.
Superior communication skills and the ability to teach across multiple degree programs in different modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online).
Evidence of contributions to excellence in student learning through research, teaching, and/or public engagement with experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
A record of, or the potential to obtain, external research funding.
Demonstrated engagement with local, state, and national public administration and service organizations in related areas of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:

For the Associate Professor position, preference is given to those with prior experience as an academic program coordinator or similar academic service role.
For the Assistant Professor rank, a strong preference is given to those with 2 or more years as an Assistant Professor.
SPA is ranked among the top 75 public affairs programs in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings. Further information about the School can be found at: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/public-administration/

 
If you are interested in applying for this faculty position, please visit: https://www.fau.edu/jobs/

Requirements

The School of Public Administration (SPA) at Florida Atlantic University (R1/Very High Research Activity) invites applications for an Associate or Assistant Professor specializing in Public Policy. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, academic-year (9-month) faculty position based in Boca Raton, Florida, that will begin in August 2026. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in public policy process theories and research, with the area of policy specialization being open. We are seeking applications from candidates who have evidence of an intellectually rigorous, coherent research agenda, seeking grant opportunities, and engaging in university and community service activities. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in public policy and public administration, policy process theories, regulation, and policy implementation. The successful candidate may also contribute to the mission of the PhD program by serving as an active member of the Public Policy track, contributing to comprehensive exams, serving on dissertation committees, and teaching advanced policy courses.

Minimum Qualifications for the Associate Professor:

A Ph.D. in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a directly related field such as Political Science.
Evidence of tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor or a portfolio that would enable tenure and promotion to Associate Professor upon hire.
An emphasis on public policy in general and public policy process theory.
Demonstrated evidence of excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate teaching is essential.
A record of service to their university, profession, and/or community, and demonstrated potential for leadership roles in the school, college, university, and community.
Superior communication skills and the ability to teach across multiple degree programs (in-person and online modalities).
Evidence of contributions to excellence in student learning through research, teaching, and/or public engagement with experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
A record of, or the potential to obtain, external research funding.
Demonstrated engagement with local, state, and national public administration and service organizations in related areas of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications for the Assistant Professor:

A Ph.D. in Public Policy, Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a directly related field such as Political Science. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. prior to hire and before the start of the fall semester.
An emphasis on public policy in general and public policy process theory.
Potential for excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate teaching.
A record of service to their university, profession, and/or community, and demonstrated potential for leadership roles in the school, college, university, and community.
Superior communication skills and the ability to teach across multiple degree programs in different modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online).
Evidence of contributions to excellence in student learning through research, teaching, and/or public engagement with experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
A record of, or the potential to obtain, external research funding.
Demonstrated engagement with local, state, and national public administration and service organizations in related areas of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:

For the Associate Professor position, preference is given to those with prior experience as an academic program coordinator or similar academic service role.
For the Assistant Professor rank, a strong preference is given to those with 2 or more years as an Assistant Professor.
SPA is ranked among the top 75 public affairs programs in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings. Further information about the School can be found at: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/public-administration/

 
If you are interested in applying for this faculty position, please visit: https://www.fau.edu/jobs/