Rutgers Newark - School of Public Affairs and Administration

The University of Texas Pan American's Master in Public Administration (MPA) is seeking a faculty member for the fall of 2006. The position is tenure track at the assistant professor rank. A PhD in Public Administration or closely related field such as Public Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, etc. or DPA is required. The candidates are expected to contribute to the future development of the MPA program and future NASPAA accreditation efforts. Teaching, scholarly research, and service to the University, community, and profession are expected. Areas of specialization are open, but expertise in two or more of the following areas is preferred: health administration, budgeting and finance, intergovernmental relations, management of nonprofit organizations, international comparative administration, or public finance. Interest in Latino politics/affairs, public policy of the Southwest borderlands, and the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is desirable. Teaching load is two graduate classes each semester.

The University of Texas Pan American is a comprehensive regional university serving the lower Rio Grande Valley, located in Edinburg, Texas. The University is in close proximity to Mexico and South Padre Island, home of the University's Coastal Studies Laboratory. UTPA is the fifth largest component of the University of Texas System and the 10th largest public university in Texas. Enrollment numbers consist of 17,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and many are first-generation college students. For more information please go to www.panam.edu.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest indicating how the applicant meets the requirements, a current curriculum vita, and a copy of university transcripts. Candidates invited for an interview must submit official transcripts, three letters of reference, and a completed university application which can be downloaded from http://w3.panam.edu/www/personnel/Emopp.htm. Review of applications will begin the first week in January and continue until filled.

Please submit all application materials to Dr. Al Borrego, Chair of the Search Committee, Public Administration Program, The University of Texas Pan American, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541-2999. UTPA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Borrego at 956-381-2545 or alborrego@utpa.edu.

To consolidate its position in one of the world's best universities, the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore is embarking on a major expansion. It invites applications for several tenured or tenure-track positions in Political Theory, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Public Administration. Although we prefer to make appointments at the level of Associate or Full Professor, junior-level candidates will also be considered. A strong research record is required for all appointments. We expect to make one or two appointments in each area. One of these appointments will go to a candidate able to teach research methods.

1. Assistant / Associate/ Full Professor in Political Theory: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in political science or a related field such as philosophy or history. We are especially interested in candidates with teaching experience and a strong research record or potential in any area of contemporary political theory, the history of Western political thought, or Eastern (Chinese, Islamic, or Indian) political thought.

2. Assistant / Associate/ Full Professor in Comparative Politics: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science or a related field. We are especially interested in candidates with teaching experience and a strong research record in approaches to comparative politics, American politics, East Asian politics, Southeast Asian politics, or Middle East politics.

3. Assistant / Associate/ Full Professor in International Relations: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science, international relations or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and a strong research record in one or more of the following areas: international political economy, international political theory, and American foreign policy.

4. Assistant / Associate/ Full Professor in Public Administration: The candidate must have a Ph.D. in political science, public administration, or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience and a strong research record in one or more of the following areas: introductory public administration, organization theory, public personnel management, administrative systems in Southeast Asia.

For all positions, salaries and benefits are highly competitive. In addition, there are other monetary benefits such as performance bonuses, medical and retirement benefits, an education allowance for children, and highly subsidized housing. Further information is available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/ohr/. The University provides generous research support to faculty members, including research grants, funds for organizing and attending conferences, sabbatical leave program, study leave, and other research-driven programs.

The Department (http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/pol/) has about twenty full-time faculty members committed to high-quality research and teaching. It proudly shares the tradition of excellence pursued by the University (http://www.nus.edu.sg/) and its Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/), which are respectively ranked 19th and 11th in the world (Times Higher Education Supplement, 2006). The University is located in Singapore (http://www.sg/), a city-state globally known for its affluence, multicultural atmosphere, excellent international communications, and attractive lifestyle.

Applications should include (1) a cover letter specifying research and teaching interests and experience, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) the names of three to six referees with complete contact information, (4) one or two sample publications, and (5) sample syllabi. You may also submit evidence of research and teaching excellence, including book reviews and any other information or documentation you think important.

We will review applications as soon as we receive them, and will solicit reference letters for short-listed candidates. The deadline for sending applications is 31 January 2007. All positions will remain open, however, until they are filled. We strongly uphold the principle of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Applications and queries may be directed to: Prof Terry Nardin, Head, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, AS1-04-10, 11 Arts Link, Singapore 117570, Singapore. Telephone: (65) 6516-3970, Fax: (65) 6779-6815, E-mail: polv2@nus.edu.sg.