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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Associate Professor/Professor of Public Administration and Director, Public Administration Program

positionKennesaw, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
Kennesaw State University is a prominent institution in Georgia known for its innovative teaching and research. They are seeking an Associate Professor or Professor of Public Administration to lead the Master of Public Administration program, focusing on program growth, accreditation maintenance, and faculty research.
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Responsibilities

Serving as Faculty Director of the NASPAA-accredited MPA program
Maintaining the program's NASPAA accreditation, including coordination of annual reporting, reaccreditation, and re-affirmation processes
Growing the MPA program
Maintaining an active research agenda and sharing research with relevant external audiences
Promoting the pursuit of internal and external funding by faculty, including federal grants
Teaching graduate courses in the program, as well as undergraduate courses in the School of Government and International Affairs (as needed)
Teaching in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online
Maintaining program outreach and coordination with internal and external partners
Maintaining a student advisement regimen
Recruiting students and overseeing admissions in consultation with the admissions committee
Overseeing alumni network
Representing the program on the Graduate Council and in other assemblies

Qualification

Terminal degree in Public AdministrationTeaching graduate-level coursesNASPAA accreditation experienceAdministrative experienceGrant funding experienceExperience growing programsMentoring facultyCommitment to service

Required

A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in public administration or a closely related field is required at the time of hire
Strong record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with an appointment at rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure
Demonstrated experience teaching graduate-level public administration courses

Preferred

Administrative experience serving as MPA director/faculty coordinator, associate director, administrative officer, or chair of a unit
Demonstrated experience of involvement with NASPAA accreditation processes
Experience growing graduate-level degree programs
Experience with administration of online courses/course pathways
Demonstrated record of receipt of internal and/or extramural grant-funding, including federal grant funding
Ability to teach and/or experience in teaching public policy, state and local government, and/or non-profit management
Experience mentoring and supporting faculty research, creative activities, and career development
Record of commitment to service and engagement

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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