Assistant Professor in Public Administration/Public Policy

Company Description:

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited. The Master of Public Administration and the Master of Public Policy programs of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), EAPAA and ICAPA. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

Job Description:

The School of Global Affairs and Public Policy invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in Public Administration/Public Policy. The incumbent will be offered a four-year renewable contract at the Public Policy and Administration Department. Successful candidates are expected to teach core and concentration courses in Public Administration and Public Policy both at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The Subject areas s/he is expected to teach include, but are not limited to, strategic management and governance, evidence-based policy making, technology and innovation in public management, public finance, organizational behavior, research methods and crisis management.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence, student-focused pedagogy and experiential learning. Candidates are also expected to be able to supervise master's theses and to have a solid scholarly and publications record. They should demonstrate commitment to the University's mission and values.

Requirements:

A PhD in public administration, public policy or a relevant discipline. Priority will be given to faculty with evidence of an active research agenda and teaching effectiveness.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Ghada Barsoum, Chair of the search committee: gbarsoum@aucegypt.edu.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents online at www.aucegypt.edu via the "employment" link:

(a) cover letter, (b) current CV, (c) statements of research and teaching, (d) sample of current research, (e) evidence of teaching effectiveness, (f) completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF) and (g) three names of reference through www.aucegypt.edu/about/jobs/faculty-vacancies.

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