Assistant Professor of Public Administration
Company: University of La Verne
Location: La Verne
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary We are seeking individuals who will
demonstrate a deep commitment to teaching excellence, service to
the institution and community, as well as further developing our
national reputation in scholarly research. Successful hires are
expected to participate actively in the College’s activities and
meetings, as well as in relevant community and professional
activities that enhance and promote the best interests of the
programs and the College. Faculty in the department regularly
attend and make presentations at professional conferences and
maintain memberships in appropriate professional organizations. The
successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and maintain a
strong research agenda. Primary responsibilities for this position
will be in both our Master of Public Administration and Doctorate
in Public Administration programs (including service on
dissertation committees), other responsibilities will be dependent
upon candidate background and interests. Prior service in public
sector or non-profit organizations is a particularly desirable
qualification, as is a Juris Doctorate. We are especially
interested in candidates who hold a PhD or DPA (completed by the
time of appointment) in Public Administration, Public Policy,
Political Science, or other closely related fields. Candidate
should demonstrate strong teaching and research potential.
Curriculum may be taught across multiple campuses and classes are
delivered through various modalities that include in-person, online
and/or hybrid. As such, some travel between campuses may be
required. Candidates need to possess strong skills and pedagogical
acumen in the virtual environment. Minimum Qualifications PhD or
DPA (completed by the time of appointment) in Public
Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or other closely
related fields. Applied knowledge of LMS (ie. blackboard, Canvas,
Moodle). Must possess strong skills and pedagogical acumen in the
virtual environment. Preferred Qualifications Prior service in
public sector or non-profit organizations is a particularly
desirable qualification. Graduate level teaching experience.
Virtual environment teaching experience.
Keywords: University of La Verne, Yucaipa , Assistant Professor of Public Administration, Education / Teaching , La Verne, California
