Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F00611P
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Position Title
Assistant Professor — Tenure-Track
GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.
A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.
With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.
Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.
General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.
Department
Public Management and Policy
College
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Campus
Atlanta
Position Type
Full Time Faculty
Posting Type
Internal/External
About the Department
The Department of Public Management and Policy (PMAP) at Georgia State University is nationally recognized for its research, teaching, and service in public administration, public budgeting and finance, nonprofit management, urban policy and planning, and policy analysis. The department offers a range of degree programs at all levels, including the Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Ph.D. in Public Policy, and a variety of certificate programs. PMAP is home to a diverse group of faculty members who are internationally known for their research on public finance, social policy, public and nonprofit management, health policy, social equity, and urban governance. Faculty regularly collaborate with major research centers at the Andrew Young School, such as the Public Finance Research Cluster, the Georgia Policy Labs, and the Georgia Health Policy Center, positioning the department as a leader in addressing key societal issues through applied research. The department’s commitment to experiential learning ensures that students engage with real-world policy challenges through internships, community-based projects, and public service, preparing them to become effective leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors.
Position Description
The Department of Public Management and Policy at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track, early-career Assistant Professor position in the areas of policy analysis, public management, analytics, and/or program evaluation, beginning August 2027. The position is a nine-month appointment with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the possibility of summer teaching. A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or a closely related field is required. ABDs may apply, but the degree must be in hand by the start of employment.
We seek a colleague whose research agenda shows strong potential to attract sponsored funding and who can contribute to interdisciplinary work across the Andrew Young School, including in Policy Analytics, Urban Policy, and Computational Social Science. Candidates who demonstrate strong potential for engagement with community partners, and whose work advances the goals of the school’s strategic plan, Leading With Purpose, are especially encouraged to apply. Application review will begin on October 31 and will continue until the position is filled.
This position is located on the Atlanta campus of Georgia State University and requires in-person, on campus-based work. The Andrew Young School maintains a flexible work environment.
Required Experience
- A research agenda in policy analysis, public management, analytics, and/or program evaluation
- Evidence of, or strong potential for, high-quality scholarly publication
Required Education
Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or a closely related field (ABDs may apply, but degree must be in hand by the start of employment)
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Research with strong potential to attract sponsored (external) funding
- Capacity to contribute to interdisciplinary work across the Andrew Young School, including but not limited to Policy Analytics, Urban Policy, and Computational Social Science
- Demonstrated potential for engagement with community partners through applied, policy-relevant research
- Ability to teach courses in quantitative methods, data analysis, policy analytics, program evaluation, and/or public management at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc
Pre-Employment Requirements
A criminal background check is required.
Work Hours
Salary
TBD
Search Chair Contact info
Dr. Can Chen (cchen64@gsu.edu)
Departmental contact for assistance
Analise Moseley (amoseley@gsu.edu)
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/01/2027
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
10/12/2026
Review of Applications Begins
10/31/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Documents Needed to Apply
- Letter of interest that describes the candidate’s research agenda, funding potential, and teaching experience and philosophy
- Curriculum Vitae
- One or two samples of scholarly writing (e.g., job market paper or recent publication)
- Candidates can provide a URL in the ‘Media File’ section or Document examples in one file no larger than 10 MB in the ‘Other Document 1’ section
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., teaching evaluations), if available
- Name and contact information provided in the application should be for those who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation
Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7439
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Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
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