Faculty Search In Community Engagement - Associate Professor Of Professional Practice (Non-Tenure Track)

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Faculty Search in Community Engagement - Associate Professor of Professional Practice (Non-Tenure Track) Department School Public Affairs & Admin Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary

The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at the Newark Campus of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, seeks applicants for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position to begin in July 2024. We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated history of actively engaging with communities and effectively instructing students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The candidate will be responsible for teaching two courses each Fall and Spring semester in the School's undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all community engagement activities within the School. This involves not only advancing the research of SPAA faculty in connection to community engagement but also actively fostering collaborations with our RU-N community, Newark and the Greater Newark community, and other external and internal stakeholders that contribute to the School's commitment to community enrichment.

The candidate will play a pivotal role in cultivating a dynamic environment that promotes reciprocal relationships between academia and the broader community, thereby creating lasting positive impacts through collaborative research endeavors and knowledge-sharing initiatives. The candidate will be expected to work on grant and contract applications, as well as actively participate in other service activities within the School as assigned by the dean.

The successful candidate will be a core faculty member in a NASPAA-accredited public administration program that is ranked 28th nationally in Public Affairs by US News and World Report and holds five other top-25 rankings in Public Affairs and Administration. The appointment is for a term of three years and can be renewed.

As a major public university in New Jersey's largest city, located just 20 minutes outside of NYC, the Newark Campus of Rutgers provides students with the knowledge and preparation necessary for leadership roles in an increasingly complex society, with particular attention to its public mission and building a civic dialogue. The campus is the most diverse national university in the United States and is ranked highly among doctoral degree-granting small universities in the country.

Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The School of Public Affairs and Administration actively engages with the nonprofit and government communities in the greater-Newark metro area. The School offers an undergraduate major in public and nonprofit administration both on-campus and online, an on-campus M.P.A., a fully online M.P.A., an Executive M.P.A., and a research-oriented Ph.D.

Faculty are also involved in various certificate programs. Total enrollment is more than 500 degree and non-degree students.

Desired Outcomes

• Evidence of successful teaching

• Evidence of successful community engagement

• Evidence of service to the school

• Accessibility to students

To Apply

To ensure full consideration, candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching interests, and a list of at least 3 references.

Questions should be addressed to:

Dr. Ariane Chebel, Chair, Faculty Search Committee

arianecd@newark.rutgers.edu

Please consult the School and Campus websites for further information

(http://spaa.newark.rutgers.edu and http://www.newark.rutgers.edu).

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0303 Posting Open Date 03/25/2024 Posting Close Date 05/24/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in public administration or a related field, have demonstrated evidence of excellence as a teacher, and a distinguished level of experience in the field. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until outstanding candidates are found.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Diversity and inclusion are a key foundational element of Rutgers University's Strategic Plan.

In the goal to enhance faculty diversity, Rutgers defines diversity very broadly. Diversity may include, but is not limited to, gender, ethnicity, race, culture, national origin, or other personal or professional characteristics that are either unrepresented or underrepresented in the particular department or unit of intended hire.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/224038 Campus Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark City Newark State NJ Location Details

111 Washington St

Newark, NJ 07102

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.

Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vitae

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

• Teaching Interests

Optional Documents