Description

The Department of Political Science at the University of Alabama invites applications for a renewable contract Instructor position in Public Administration. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance. The appointment will begin as early as January 2, 2026.

We invite applications from specialists in public administration and related fields to offer courses in our Master of Public Administration program.

Minimum: PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field; with some experience teaching at the college level.

Preferred: PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field; experience teaching courses independently.

For more information about the department and the MPA program, see https://psc.ua.edu/

Applicants should submit a cover letter that summarizes their teaching qualifications and experience, courses prepared to offer, and reasons for interest in the position; a CV; evidence of teaching effectiveness as available; and the names and contact information of 3 references---ideally those with knowledge of the candidate’s teaching experience. Letters of reference and transcripts will only be required for short-listed candidates. Applications must be submitted via the University website, https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/527374

For questions related to the search, please contact Search Committee Chair and MPA Program Director, Dr. Hyunjung Ji at hji4@ua.edu.

Submit applications by October 1, 2025, for best consideration. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

For more information, and to apply, please see https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/527374 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field; with some experience teaching at the college level.

 
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field; experience teaching courses independently.

 
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Applicants should submit a cover letter that summarizes their teaching qualifications and experience, courses prepared to offer, and reasons for interest in the position; a CV; evidence of teaching effectiveness as available; and the names and contact information of 3 references---ideally those with knowledge of the candidate’s teaching experience. Letters of reference and transcripts will only be required for short-listed candidates. Applications must be submitted via the University website, https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/527374