The School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a scholar (rank open: tenure, tenure track, or professor of the practice) whose academic background and professional achievements make her/him a likely future leader in our program in international development policy, one of the fastest growing multidisciplinary teaching and research areas at the School. Salary is competitive.
Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) with a specialization in public policy, development ethics, economics, law, political economy, political science, social development, or other development-related area, or anticipate receiving such a degree before the academic year 2011-12. The School has particular interest in individuals with substantial international development experience, either as a scholar with experience in the field, or as a scholar-practitioner engaged in U.S. governmental, multilateral, non-governmental, or non-profit development institutions. Preference will be given to candidates willing and able to advise our growing number of PhD students in international development and to help lead the International Development specialization.
The University of Maryland School of Public Policy is a top-ranked graduate school of public policy and management with a distinguished faculty of scholars and practitioners. The School offers a Master of Public Policy degree primarily for pre-career students, a Master of Public Management degree primarily for mid-career students, and a Masters in Public Policy and Engineering. There is a small and selective PhD program for outstanding emerging scholars. The School also offers executive (degree and non-degree) programs for career executives in federal, state, and international agencies. The University of Maryland is located inside the Washington Beltway, within 30 minutes of federal agencies, international institutions, and many non-governmental, non-profit, and private policy-research organizations.
For best consideration, applications should be received by February 28, 2011. Application review will begin February 28 and continue until the position is filled. Applicant materials should include a letter of interest describing the candidate’s qualifications, a C.V. including the names and contact information for at least three references, a recent publication or writing sample, and a summary of teaching experience. Go to http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53569 to apply or go to http://jobs.umd.edu and search for the position. Application materials sent outside of the online system will not be accepted. Questions should be directed to msppidev2011@umd.edu. The appointment is anticipated to begin in August 2011.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, the School particularly encourages and welcomes applications from women, minority candidates, and persons with disabilities.
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