Indiana University

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty position on the Bloomington campus in the area of social policy. The appointment is expected to be at the assistant professor level. Exceptionally qualified candidates at the associate or full professor rank will also be considered. Multiple hires are possible.

Candidates from different disciplinary backgrounds but who specialize in social policy are invited to apply. We are especially seeking candidates with research expertise in one or more of the following areas: poverty and inequality, employment, education, immigration, health, and urban policy. Candidates must present evidence of a high-quality and ambitious research program with a public sector orientation, an interest in professional service applications, and a strong commitment to high quality teaching. Scholars with demonstrated success at securing research funding and other forms of distinction are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in public policy, economics, statistics, sociology or other related field is required.

SPEA-Bloomington is a world leader in public affairs education, and is among the largest schools of public administration and public policy in the United States. In the 2012 "Best Graduate Schools" reported by U.S. News & World Report, SPEA-Bloomington ranks second, making it the nation's highest-ranked professional graduate program in public affairs at a public institution. Four of its specialty programs are ranked in the top-three listings. SPEA's doctoral programs in public affairs and public policy are ranked by the National Academy of Science as among the very best in the country.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, current vita, writing sample, complete contact information and names and address of three persons who could provide letters of recommendation through our online application system https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/1050. If there are any questions, please submit to: David Reingold, Executive Associate Dean for Bloomington, SPEA Room 300, 1315 E. Tenth Street, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405-1701.
Inquiries or questions about this job announcement can be forwarded to search committee chair Ashlyn Aiko Nelson at ashlyn@indiana.edu.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.