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Assistant/Associate Professor - Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Jan 05, 2025 | |
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Assistant/Associate Professor - Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics Assistant/Associate Professor - Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics Hiring Department: Public Policy, Management, and Analytics Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028576 Posting Close Date: 02/03/25 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: The Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics (PPMA) in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) (http://cuppa.uic.edu/academics/pa) plans to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning in August 2025. PPMA offers four graduate degrees: a Master's in Public Administration (MPA), Master's of Public Policy (MPP), Master's of Science in Civic Analytics (MSCA), and the PhD in Public Administration. The Department of PPMA also offers an undergraduate degree (BA) in Public Policy. The NASPAA-accredited MPA program is currently ranked in the top 12% of programs in the nation by US News and World Report. Our program is ranked 6th in Urban Policy, 8th in Public Budgeting and Finance, 13th in Local Government Management, and 33rd in Public Management and Leadership. PPMA faculty have been consistently ranked in the top 10 in research productivity over the past ten years by Academic Analytics. PPMA is part of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. CUPPA was created in 1995 as part of UIC's Great Cities Initiative and is now home to two academic departments and seven research centers. In addition to PPMA, the College also houses the Department of Urban Planning and Policy (UPP). The seven research centers within the College include: the Urban Transportation Center, the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, the Great Cities Institute, the Center for Urban Economic Development, the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement, the Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement, and the Government Finance Research Center. Research in the College is organized around three pillars: disparities (racial, economic, social), finance (especially state and local government), and governance (local, urban, and regional). The University of Illinois Chicago is located just west of Chicago's Loop and is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. We seek candidates who bring a strong commitment to an active research program and excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Engagement in service to the profession is also expected. Area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to either 1) the department's public budgeting and financial management research and courses, and/or 2) the department's public management research and courses. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to one or more of the department's core competencies in statistics and data analytics, public policy, public and nonprofit management, financial management, or urban/local governance. Position Summary Successful candidates will be required to teach a 2:2 load each academic year. Candidates who bring a strong commitment to an active research program and excellence in teaching at both the graduate (MPA, MPP, MSCA, PhD) and undergraduate levels (BPP). Salary range for assistant position is $95-115K and for associate $115-135K. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Duties & Responsibilities Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have earned a PhD in public policy, public administration, political science, economics, or a related field by August 2025. Preferred Qualifications Area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to either 1) the department's public budgeting and financial management research and courses, and/or 2) the department's public management research and courses. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to one or more of the department's core competencies in statistics and data analytics, public policy, public and nonprofit management, financial management, or urban/local governance. Application Procedure For fullest consideration, please apply by February 3, 2025 via the UIC application system: https://jobs.uic.edu (Job ID # 1028576). A completed on-line application and the following attachments are required for consideration: a cover letter describing interest, curriculum vitae, two sample publications (or other scholarly writing), a one-page statement of research interests, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience. Please make sure to enter contact information, including email addresses, of three professional references in the application. Solicitation of letters of recommendation will occur after an initial screening of candidates. For specific questions about the application, please send an email to Ms. Sari Buffill (buffill@uic.edu). For questions about the position, please contact Faculty Search Chair Kelly LeRoux (kleroux@uic.edu). Active screening of applicants begins immediately after February 3, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. 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