Clinical Assistant Professor, Human Services/CAST/MPA
Summary:
The School of Public Management & Policy at the University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor to teach courses in support of our HMS, CAST, and MPA programs. Qualifications for the position include an earned doctorate in public administration by the time of appointment in August 2024. Teaching responsibilities include core courses within the HMS and MPA programs and elective courses. This is a co-appointment position with the Center for State Policy and Leadership, as such the successful applicant must have the ability to write and obtain grants and conduct research in alignment with the Center for State Policy and Leadership priorities. Specifically, The Alliance for Experiential Problem-Based Learning, under the Center for State Policy and Leadership in support of ongoing projects. Preference will be given to applicants that have a history of success in applying for and obtaining grant and contract dollars. Applicants should have an established record of excellence in teaching and professional service. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications. All faculty teach some courses in our online MPA programÍž experience in online teaching is desirable.
This is a full-time on-campus position and benefit-eligible non-tenured academic appointment. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching: Teaching responsibilities include core courses within the MPA and CAST programs. Preference will be given to applicants that can offer courses in Organization Dynamics.
Service: Service responsibilities consistent with the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor.
About the School of Public Management and Policy: The School of Public Management and Policy, which is housed in the College of Public Affairs and Education, offers a NASPAA-accredited MPA program with roughly 200 students (on-campus and online), plays a significant role in teaching and serving on dissertation committees in the campus’s only doctoral program (a DPA program), and offers an undergraduate program in public administration. The School is committed to diversity and the preparation of students to address diversity in the workforce and seeks to continue its growth by prioritizing four primary areas of teaching and research: 1) Public Finance and Procurement, 2) Public Sector Human Resource Management and Labor Relations, 3) Social Equity and Impact, and 4) Data Analytics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications for the position include an earned doctorate in public administration by the time of appointment in August 2024, and demonstrated ability to generate in excess of $2 million in grants and contracts (total book).
Application deadline: 4/14/2024
Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of the posting, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload current curriculum vita or resume, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the department/school web page at www.uis.edu/spmp
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community/
UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System
- You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
