Professional Practice Assistant Professor

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If you require any assistance with including the necessary documents in the application process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Resume parsing is not effective on documents which exceed one (1) page. As a result, it is not recommended to select Autofill with Resume when applying if using a resume or CV which exceeds one (1) page. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. Job Title: Professional Practice Assistant Professor Department: John Glenn | Office of the Dean The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University invites applications for a non-tenure track professional practice faculty position in State and Local Government at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Autumn 2027. We seek a professional faculty member who can bridge academic learning and public affairs practice through student experiential learning, community partnerships, applied research, and engagement with professional practice organizations. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive, hands‑on professional experience in state and/or local government administration or governance. Teaching interests should focus on state and local government, broadly construed to include areas such as organizational management, strategic planning, policy analysis, program evaluation, intergovernmental relations, community and economic development, and public budgeting and financial management. We welcome applicants with training in related social science disciplines, including (but not limited to) public policy, public management, public administration, city and regional planning, applied economics, or political science. Responsibilities will include teaching core and elective courses in the college’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs and building and maintaining relationships with community partners to engage with students, faculty, and research staff. We encourage applicants to describe teaching, professional development, and managerial experiences that have prepared them to teach and mentor learners at all levels and manage and maintain community partnerships in an academic setting. We desire applicants with the potential to become effective teachers, and conscientious and engaged community members. The land‑grant mission is core to the university and the college, and we are particularly interested in applicants who can deliver value to the public. Salary and OSU’s comprehensive benefit package are competitive. Please click here to learn more. Visa/Immigration sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates. Performance Objectives Effectively teach and coordinate experiential learning undergrad and graduate-level courses, creating learning environments in which all students are valued and engaged. Establish and manage relationships with community partners as part of the college’s teaching, research and service missions. Engage in service to the college, university, community, and public affairs professional associations. Additional Information: Education and Experience Requirements Required Qualified applicants must: Have relevant prior teaching, mentoring, and professional experience. Have, or be on track to complete before starting the position, a Ph.D. inPublic Affairs or a related field. Desired Engage with state and local government professional associations (e.g.,ICMA, NaCo, ELGL, NASBO, C2ER, NCSL, CSG, FTA, GFOA) . Conduct publicly engaged research and technical assistance for public sector organizations and practitioners, including expert advice and consultation, delivery of professional development training, presentations to government-related professional membership organizations, and applied research that translates into impactful technical briefs, white papers, research bulletins, and the like. Project management experience. Location: Page Hall (0061) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift First Shift The Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. 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