Description
INTRODUCTION
The School of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut seeks to fill a one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor starting in August 2026. The position may be renewable upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.
The School of Public Policy is home to a Master of Public Administration (MPA), a Master of Public Policy (MPP), an MPA Fellows program (an executive MPA cohort), and three graduate certificates in nonprofit management, public financial management, and leadership and public management.
The School of Public Policy is located at the University of Connecticut’s Hartford Campus in Hartford, Connecticut, and offers courses in Hartford, Storrs, Stamford, and online. The School has 13 core faculty members and over 1,500 alumni. The School’s programs are ranked by U.S. News and World Report as 36th among public programs and 9th among public finance and budgeting programs.
Founded in 1881, UConn is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties of this Visiting Assistant Professor are primarily teaching, with some service to the School and University. The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate-level courses in applied microeconomics and policy analysis, as well as undergraduate and/or graduate courses in public policy or other areas of specialization within the School. Courses will be taught at the Hartford Campus, the main campus in Storrs, and online. Specific teaching assignments will be determined based on the needs of the School. The best candidates will also provide clear evidence of contributions to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience through teaching, and/or public engagement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, economics, political science, or a related field.
- Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the capability to teach applied microeconomics, policy analysis, and program evaluation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates who contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
- Candidates that have a strong record of scholarly excellence based on rigorous social science research methods.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, 9-month, temporary position with a start date of August 23, 2026. This one-year position may be renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability. The successful candidate’s academic appointment will be at the Hartford Campus. Faculty will also be asked to teach at UConn’s main campus in Storrs, or online, as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to UConn Jobs at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499499 and submit the following application materials:
- A cover letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Teaching statement,
- Recent teaching evaluations (if available),
- Name and contact information for three references.
Any questions about the position may be sent to the chair of the hiring committee, Eric Brunner, at eric.brunner@uconn.edu.
For more information regarding the School of Public Policy, please visit the School’s website at https://publicpolicy.uconn.edu/.
At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.
This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.
Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
