Arizona State University

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Director (Job #11642)
The Arizona State University School of Public Affairs (http://spa.asu.edu) invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the School of Public Affairs, associate or full professor (with tenure), with a term commencing not later than July 1, 2017.

Desired Qualifications:
Accomplishment and innovation in administration, professional work, scholarship, and community engagement; commitment to diversity and student success; demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be able to work in and be committed to a multicultural academic and community environment.

The Director’s primary responsibilities are to:
• Further develop the School’s strategic direction;
• Support and advance the University and College missions;
• Carry out faculty hiring, promotion and tenure at the highest standards of excellence;
• Foster a top-quality and innovative curriculum that is responsive to the needs of students, employers and the community;
• Continually develop vibrant and productive relationships with the community;
• Ensure that budgetary decision-making and execution are driven by principle, consultation, and accountability;
• Cultivate and support faculty aspirations for external funding;
• Advance the academic research profile of the School of Public Affairs at ASU, in the community, in the profession, nationally and internationally;
• Encourage and enhance academic connections with other units in the College of Public Service and Community Solutions and across the University.

ASU actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workforce. A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science or an allied field is required. Present faculty rank of full professor is desirable, although associate professors, as well as academically qualified candidates not currently in a faculty position, will also be considered.

Application Process:
Only electronic applications will be reviewed. Applicants are asked to upload the following as one document only in a Word doc or PDF format: Letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three professional references with complete contact information (mailing address, phone and email).

Upload application as one combined document to https://publicservice.asu.edu/content/jobs

Evaluation of applications will begin on September 15, 2016; if not filled reviews will occur every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed. Please feel free to contact Dean Jonathan Koppell (Koppell@asu.edu) or Search Committee Chair Nicole Darnall (ndarnall@asu.edu) with questions.