PPOL Students:

Short update for you.  In this Update:

1—Student Conference Presentations

2—Sociology Brown Bag Presentation

3—Tax Increment Financing Conference at UNCC

4—PPOL Spring Schedule Update

5—PPOL Spring Semester Qualifying Exam Schedule

6—Public Service Career Fair

7—Dissertation Grants

8—Post Doctoral Positions

9—Jobs

1—Student Conference Presentations

Tomorrow (Friday, September 22), three PPOL students will be presenting their conference papers for the upcoming Southeastern Conference on Public Administration.  We have developed a tradition of providing a venue for students to do these “practice” presentations prior to their conference presentation in front of their peers and faculty.  All PPOL students and faculty are invited to join us for this at 4pm in Colvard 5090.  Students in the seminar course are required to be there, but I encourage all of you to join us for this session as part of the intellectual tradition in the program.  The session will last one hour.

2—Sociology Brown Bag Presentation

October 6, 12:30-1:30

Dr. Teresa Scheid

“Competing Demands: An Institutional Framework for Understanding Mental Health Policy (or the Lack Thereof)”

3—Tax Increment Financing Conference at UNCC

Each fall, the MPA alumni association hosts a conference on a public administration or policy related theme.  This year’s conference will be a panel of experts that will be discussing the use and abuse of the public financing tool: tax increment financing (TIF).  This tool has only recently been legalized in North Carolina and many have high hopes for the impacts it will have on local economic development efforts.  But this tool has “spillover” effects that often hit public school funding.  So it’s a tool that reaches over policy boundaries and will be of interest to many of you.

The conference will be Friday, October 27, 8:30-11:30 am in the Cone Center, Room 112.  The registration fee is free (though they would appreciate donations as they are raising money for a scholarship fund).  I have attached the flyer to this email so those of you that are interested can RSVP (by October 10^th).

Also, we will be having two of those speakers join the PPOL seminar that afternoon at 3:00pm in Colvard 5090 to discuss their work beyond TIFs.  All PPOL students and faculty are invited to that as well.

4—PPOL Spring Schedule Update

While it seems like this fall semester has only just begun, we are finalizing the spring schedule currently.  In addition to an array of our regular PPOL offerings, we have a special opportunity that might appeal to many of you that I wanted to bring to your attention for your consideration.  Dr. Leland will be doing a special topics course: PPOL 8000 Comparative State Policy and Administration.  The course will be in the Tuesday night slot.  Here’s a blurb describing the course:

State governments in the United States continue to thrive and play a crucial role in American public policy. They deal with many of the pressing issues of our time: natural disasters, homeland security, No Child Left Behind and unfunded federal mandates. The purpose to this course is to further our understanding of the American states including their institutions, political actors, policies, and local, national, and international influence. The course can count as an elective for the Urban Management Concentration.

I will forward the spring schedule to everyone once I get the green light from all the department chairs.

5—PPOL Spring Semester Qualifying Exam Schedule

The next offering of the Qualifying Exams will be slightly altered this time due to when New Years Day is and the start of classes.  The Economics exam will be on Tuesday, from 8am to 2pm.  The Methods exam will be on Thursday from 8am to 5pm (including an hour for lunch for those that want it).  When you turn in the methods exam, you will pick up the Nature of the Field exam to take home and work on.  It will be due by 5pm Monday, January 8 (which is also the first day of classes).  This was the only way we could get the exam in there while giving test takers pretty much the same number of hours of actual work time without getting several days into the spring semester start of classes.  We need to make sure the graders have time to turn around the exams prior to the census day.  For anyone planning travel around that time, please plan accordingly.

6—Public Service Career Fair

Tues., Sept. 26^th from 1-4pm in the SAC Salons!

The first annual Public Service Career Fair will be held in the SAC Salons (3^rd floor) on Tues., Sept. 26^th from 1-4pm.  Over 50 government and nonprofit agencies will be hiring full-time employees or interns for all areas, including engineering, marketing, accounting, event planning, nursing, social work, art, biology, psychology, counseling, criminal justice/law, and more! Go to www.career.uncc.edu to see a full list of employers attending (list updated as employers continue to register). Dress in business attire and bring a resume for each employer of interest!

Employers Include:

US Department of State

North Carolina State Government Summer Internship Program

City of Charlotte

Carolinas Healthcare System

Mecklenburg County

Charlotte Housing Authority

US Department of Homeland Security/ICE
US Secret Service

Caromont Health

National Credit Union Administration

NC Department of Administration

NC Wildlife Resources Commission

NC Department of Cultural Resources

Teach for America

US Probation Office

Youth Villages

Wake County

AAA Carolinas

US Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms

Fulton County Schools (Atlanta, GA)

SC Office of the Auditor

Hampton Roads Youth Center

Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Centers

And many, many more!

7—Dissertation Grants

For more senior students looking at beginning their dissertation in the next year, I strongly encourage you to identify and compete for external funding of the doctoral dissertation.  There are numerous grants specifically designed to support dissertation research, especially through the federal government.  Foundations, think-tanks, and other government agencies also provide research support that can aid dissertation activities.

Students should be engaging in this endeavor for two reasons: 1) it builds experience in grant writing and fund raising, 2) it provides the support necessary to conduct your own research.  PPOL’s financial support is relatively limited and cannot be provided without an end point.  For those students not on contract or grant funding, PPOL can only provide a maximum of three years of graduate assistant support.  That should get any student through the coursework and exams phases of the program, but not the dissertation.  You need to work with faculty to identify those alternative sources (either with them on a grant or contract, or on your own grant or contract).  This needs to become part of our normal operating procedures now that we are at full capacity in the program.

Here are a couple of examples of such dissertation support opportunities.

http://fundingopps.cos.com/alerts/11611?id=11611&if=alert (deadline varies by topic)

http://www.ssrc.org/programs/dpdf/ (deadline 11/15/06)

8—Post Doctoral Positions

Applications for the National Academy of Education Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Deadline: November 10, 2006
Contact: Jennifer Tinch
Phone: (202) 234-2341
Fax: (202) 234-2350,
E-mail: jtinch@naeducation.org
Web: www.naeducation.org
 

9—Jobs

Wow…LOTS of jobs keep coming across my desk.  Here’s a good sampling, both analyst and academic positions.

Survey Analyst

Polimetrix seeks an energetic and analytic person to join its Operations team as an entry-level Survey Analyst. The Survey Analyst's primary responsibility is executing projects. This includes designing, scripting and testing surveys, preparation and analysis of data for delivery to clients, as well as monitoring ongoing studies and analyzing panel participation data.

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

     * Strong analytical and computing skills

    * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

    * Ability to complete projects on time and maintain high standards

    * Knowledge of SPSS, R, and SQL desirable.

    * Coursework in statistics or econometrics would be helpful.

        * Prior experience in survey research is a plus, but not required.

 

Polimetrix is a venture-funded startup based in Palo Alto, CA, which develops analytics, infrastructure, and databases for survey and political research.

 

Submit resume and a cover letter describing qualifications to jobs@polimetrix.com

DePaul University

Management of Public Services Graduate Program

 

Tenure Track Position: Health Care Management and Policy

 

The Public Services Graduate Program seeks applicants for a tenure-track position for fall, 2006. A completed doctorate by fall, 2006, and an active research agenda in nonprofit management related to health care is preferred.  The successful candidate will be expected to take the leadership in launching a new degree in health care administration.

 

Founded in 1970 and housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Program offers Master of Science degrees in Public Service Management, International Public Service and Health Law and Policy. Concentrations include nonprofit management, public administration, public policy, health care, association management, higher education administration and philanthropy. International by design—in faculty, student and curriculum—the Program offers courses in Ireland, Mexico, Italy, India, Belgium and China. Applicants should be committed to excellence in teaching and to scholarship focused on applied analysis. 

 

DePaul University, an equal opportunity employer, especially encourages applications from women and minority candidates, and is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement the diversity of its student body.

 

DePaul University is a comprehensive Catholic university enrolling 23,000 students on several campuses. The Public Services Program is the largest graduate program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It is accredited by NASPAA and a member of NACC. The program enrolls over 500 students most of whom are working professionals who take classes either at the downtown campus during the evening or at a suburban campus on Saturdays. Faculty also teaches in the undergraduate public policy program and in the University’s general education program.

 

Please send a letter of interest, C.V., and a summary statement of teaching experience and research to H. Woods Bowman, Ph.D., Public Services Graduate Program, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60604-2302. Inquiries may be directed to wbowman@depaul.edu.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2006. Program information is available at www.publicservice.depaul.edu/.

 

Public Administration/Nonprofit Management Position, 2007-2008

 

The Department of Political Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a position as a tenure-track assistant professor to teach classes primarily in nonprofit management in the Master of Public Administration Program, and also contribute to core MPA and undergraduate PA classes as needed.  Position starts August 2007.  An earned doctorate in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, or a closely related field is preferred, but ABDs will be considered.  An M.P.A. and/or prior professional experience in public or nonprofit policy or management are desirable.  The successful candidate will take a leadership role in further developing the MPA program’s nonprofit concentration, show promise as an excellent teacher and researcher, and have interest in working with professionals in the nonprofit community through UNCW’s new initiative for Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations (QENO). 

 

To apply, please complete the online application process available at http://consensus.uncw.edu.  A letter of application addressed to Thomas J. Barth, Chair, MPA Faculty Recruitment Committee, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references should be attached to the online application as Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments.  For questions regarding the online application process, contact Katie Price at (910) 962-3220 or pricek@uncw.edu.  Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release.  Faculty will be available for interviews at the Fall 2006 SECOPA and APPAM conferences.  The Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2006 and continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

  

The Institute for Nonprofits of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) at

North Carolina State University

 

Invites applications for a tenure-track associate professor

specializing in nonprofit organizations, broadly defined. The position will begin in August

2007. Applicants may come from any disciplinary or multi-disciplinary background. The

successful candidate will be affiliated with the interdisciplinary Institute for Nonprofits and

have a faculty appointment in one of the following departments: History, Political Science,

Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, or Sociology & Anthropology. The

disciplinary department will review applicants for tenure and rank at the associate level.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in work consistent with the land-grant

mission of NC State including research, teaching, and engagement activities that emphasize

application as well as outreach to and collaboration with the nonprofit sector. Applicants

should have an established ongoing research agenda and publications focused on the nonprofit

sector, as well as an interest in shaping the scholarly direction of the Institute’s emerging

research agenda. Experience with community-based research is desirable. Applicants should be

interested in nonprofit curriculum development and interdisciplinary teaching at the

undergraduate and graduate levels. Experience teaching nonprofit courses and an interest in

service-learning are desirable. A commitment to community engagement with nonprofit

practitioners and volunteer leaders through lectures, continuing education programs, or

conducting community-based research is desired. The successful candidate will contribute to

her/his academic department’s teaching mission and assist in linking the department with the

Institute and the nonprofit sector. Candidates must have an earned doctorate and experience

commensurate with an appointment at the Associate Professor rank.

Application letters, including a CV and three reference letters, should be sent to: Nonprofit

Studies/Leadership Search Committee, Institute for Nonprofits, North Carolina State

University, Campus Box 7011, Raleigh, NC 27695-7011. The committee will begin

screening October 15th and continue until the position is filled. EO/AA Employer. ADA

Accommodations: Nikki Harris, 919-513-7031 (phone) or 919-515-8806 (fax). NC State

welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

For information on the Institute visit www.ncsu.edu/institutefornonprofits. For information on

participating CHASS departments visit http://www.chass.ncsu.edu/chass/index.php.

 University of Georgia

 

METHODOLOGY

 

The Department of Political Science at the University of Georgia invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track assistant professorship starting Fall 2007.  Candidates should offer methodology as their primary field of specialization.  Substantive specialization is open.

Candidates are expected to be able to offer advanced courses to undergraduates and graduate students.  Qualifications include an earned doctorate and demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship and teaching.  Applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a current curriculum vitae, a recent publication or sample of best writing, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation to the Methodology Recruitment Committee, Department of Political Science, Baldwin Hall, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-1615.

Applications received by October 9, 2006 are assured full consideration.  For more information about the department visit http://www.uga.edu/pol-sci.  The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

JOHN JAY COLLEGE - City University of New York Open & multiple ranks AMERICAN POLITICS

 

The Department of Government invites applications for two tenure track American Politics positions beginning September, 2007. Subfields within American politics are open, with the exception of public law. Ph.D. required

for appointment as Assistant Professor.   ABDs who are very near completion

will be considered for initial appointment at Instructor level. In exceptional cases candidates more senior will be considered. Teaching experience is strongly preferred. Candidates must demonstrate promise of outstanding

scholarly research and publication. An EEO/AA/ADA/IRCA   employer.  Subject

to financial capability. To assure full consideration, applications must be received by October 1, 2006; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled. John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a unit of the City University of New York (CUNY), is an urban public institution with an ethnically diverse student body. We offer Bachelor's and Master's degrees, and participate in several CUNY Doctoral programs, including those offering Ph.D.s in Criminal Justice and Political Science. Please send applications (hard copies), including at least three letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations and copies of scholarly publications or two writing samples to: Prof. Harold Sullivan, Chair, Department of Government, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, 445 West 59 Street, New York, NY 10019.Applicants interested in being interviewed at the APSA annual Meeting should also contact Prof. Jim Cauthen at  jcauthen@jjay.cuny.edu <mailto:jcauthen@jjay.cuny.edu>.

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

 

University System of Georgia Assistant Professor—Position # 51771 Public Administration in the Department of Political Science The Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Political Science. Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, is the largest and most comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia. Georgia Southern University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Doctoral/Research institution. A residential university serving 16,646 students in Fall 2005, Georgia Southern’s hallmark is a superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic distinction, excellent teaching, and student success. Founded in 1906, the University offers 120 degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The 675-acre campus is located in Statesboro, a community of approximately 30,000 residents, 50 miles northwest of historic Savannah and 200 miles southeast of Atlanta. Position Description. This position reports to the Chair of the Department. The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate level classes in the Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) program as well as undergraduate classes. Ability to teach Introduction to American Politics and/or Introduction to Political Science is expected. The MPA program at Georgia Southern University is a NASPAA accredited program with approximately 70 students and five full-time faculty members. The Department also houses Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies. There are over 500 majors in Department. The tenure track position is a 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral-level credential in Public Administration or Political Science by date of appointment • Some teaching experience • Evidence of excellence and commitment to teaching • Effective communication skills Preferred Qualifications: • The field of specialization within Public Administration is open, but specialization and teaching ability in non-profit organizations and administration and public policy is preferred • Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate methods is strongly preferred • Active research agendas and record of funded research are preferred Screening of applications begins October 2, 2006 and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2007. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vita; publication/writing samples; teaching evaluations and teaching materials; a statement of research and teaching interests; and three to five letters of reference. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Professor Richard Pacelle, Chair Department of Political Science Georgia Southern University P. O. Box 8101 Statesboro GA 30460-8101 Electronic mail: rpacelle@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-681-5698 More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu and http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/polisci/. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

 

 

 

Ohio University

 

Invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science to begin in January 2007. Candidates for this position should be prepared to teach undergraduate and cross-listed undergraduate/graduate classes in public administration and public policy, specifically Principles of Public Administration and American Domestic Policy, as well as upper level courses in the candidate’s field of interest. The position is renewable annually for up to a maximum of three years. Ohio University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and members of minority groups are encouraged. Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and teaching materials (if applicable) to: Ronald Hunt, Chair, Department of Political Science, 261 Bentley Annex, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701. Review of files will begin immediately and remain open until position is filled.  

 

 

 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in quantitative

methods at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning in   the Fall Semester

2007.  Candidates are expected to have strong technical skills and to offer courses in advanced methods at the graduate level.  We are particularly interested in a scholar who combines an active research agenda in political methodology with applications to substantive problems in political science.

Please submit a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a sample of current research, and four letters of recommendation.  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and educator.  Review of applications will begin October 30, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.  Send application materials to: Chair, Methodology Search Committee, Department of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 3265, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3265.  Departmental contact person is Shannon Eubanks and the department web address is http://www.unc.edu/depts/polisci.

 

 

Virginia Commonwealth University

 

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs invites applications and nominations for an anticipated full-time tenure track position in public administration, rank open, to begin January or August 2007. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in hand, a strong, demonstrated research capability including funded or potentially fundable research/professional development. Senior level candidates must have an outstanding publication record in the field. Area of research and teaching specialization is open; however, we are particularly interested in candidates with a specialization in human resource management.  Candidates should be prepared to teach at least two of the core courses in the MPA/Ph.D. curriculum per semester. (see http://www.has.vcu.edu/gov/Programs/pubadm.html for curriculum information) Strong teaching competence and the capacity to continue or to develop a strong program of research are expected. (Position is contingent upon the availability of funding).

 

Situated in the heart of Richmond, in the state Capitol and 100 miles from Washington, DC, our NASPAA accredited Master of Public Administration degree serves a large working professional student population. The MPA program is a central part of an active and energetic interdisciplinary school that also offers graduate programs in Criminal Justice, Urban and Regional Planning; graduate certificates in Public Management and Nonprofit Management; and a doctoral program in Public Policy and Administration. We also offer a joint MPA/JD with the University of Richmond. Located on two downtown campuses, VCU is the second-largest public university in the Commonwealth of Virginia, is ranked nationally by the Carnegie Foundation as a top research institution and enrolls nearly 30,000 students. Forty of the university’s programs are unique in Virginia, and 20 graduate and professional programs have been ranked as among the best of their kind.

 

Screening will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send: a letter of application including a statement of teaching, research, and public service interests; curriculum vitae; graduate transcript (copy is acceptable); three letters of reference; sample of scholarly work; and evidence of teaching effectiveness to: Ms. Helene Lovell, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University, 923 W. Franklin Street, PO Box 842028, Richmond, VA 23284-2028. Electronic applications send to: Wilderjobnow@vcu.edu.

 

Questions about the position may be directed to: Dr. Janet R. Hutchinson, PA Program Coordinator, jhutch@vcu.edu, 804-828-8041.

 

 

 

FACULTY POSITION

CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

 

The City and Regional Planning Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology seeks to fill one or more tenure-track positions that will contribute substantively to our mission to be the national leader in education and research on planning for sustainable cities and regions.

We seek candidates who will demonstrate research depth in one or more substantive areas that relate to planning for a diverse population in a fast-growing, dynamic region, as well as to planning and urban and regional scholarship that furthers sustainable development within increasingly globalized systems. A Ph.D. in planning, public policy, urban studies or related field is required. We particularly encourage candidates who can increase the diversity of our faculty.  The

position(s) rank is at the assistant or associate level and will begin in August 2007, or as otherwise negotiated.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

 

The City and Regional Planning Program currently has 11 faculty members and a student body of approximately 100 masters and 20 Ph.D. students.

We offer specializations in economic development, land and community development, urban design, environmental planning, geographic information systems, land use, and transportation planning.  We also offer dual degree programs in public policy, urban design, transportation, environmental management, and law. 

 

The City and Regional Planning Program, the College of Architecture, Georgia Tech and the Atlanta metropolitan area present unique and exciting opportunities to faculty, including an expanding curriculum and research program  along with opportunities for outstanding research funding and senior faculty mentoring.  The program is home to the Journal of the American Planning Association. Planning faculty are the directors of the Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development and the Center for Geographic Information Systems. Georgia Tech is ranked among the top 10 public universities in the nation and seeks to advance society toward a proper, fair, and sustainable future.

 

As part of a metropolitan region of over four million inhabitants that has had unparalleled recent growth in residential, commercial, and office development, Atlanta offers a wide range of urban, cultural and historic amenities. At the same time, located in the Appalachian Foothills at an elevation of 1,000 feet, the City has a temperate climate that is ideal for outdoor activities year-round.  Mountain and coastal recreational opportunities are within easy driving distance.

With a leading international airport, the city offers ready access to locations across the country and throughout the world.

 

Applicants should forward hard copies of their curriculum vitae; at least two samples of publications or reports; a list of three references with contact information; and a statement of teaching, professional, research, and service interests to Dr. Nancey Green Leigh and Dr. Dan W.

Immergluck, Search Committee Co-Chairs, in care of Ms. Debra J. Jones,

at:

 

City and Regional Planning Program

College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA  30332-0155

(Fax:  404-894-1628)

 

In addition, we would like to receive electronic copies of the CV and Statement of Interests, along with any cover letter, in pdf format to:

ngleigh@coa.gatech.edu.

 

Formal review of applications will begin November 1, 2006.

The position(s) will remain open until filled.

 

Dan Immergluck

Associate Professor

City and Regional Planning Program

College of Architecture

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA 30332-0155

(404) 385-7214

(404) 894-1628 fax

dan.immergluck@coa.gatech.edu

 

 

 

Faculty Position Announcement

State and Local Tax and Fiscal Policy

School of Government

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

 

Position: Tenured, tenure-track, or fixed-term faculty position, depending on qualifications, to specialize in state and local tax and fiscal policy. Associated specialties of interest for this recruitment include state and local government fiscal relations, revenue estimation, state and local tax base issues, and public school finance. Responsible for carrying out School's service mission to North Carolina public officials; includes training and advising this audience, and carrying out research and publication that promotes this mission. Will also plan and administer continuing education, and teach in the Master of Public Administration program. Will work cooperatively with state, university, and private sector economists and public finance specialists on tax policy and state and local fiscal issues. Faculty appointments are year-round (rather than for the 9-month academic year).

 

Qualifications: Doctorate in economics, public administration, political science, public policy, or related field preferred, with emphasis on tax or public finance. A record of, or demonstrated potential for, teaching, advising, research, and publication required. Practical experience in local or state government or experience with a tax policy research organization is desirable. Commitment to public service is required.

 

Background: Established as the Institute of Government in 1931, the School of Government (www.sog.unc.edu), at UNC-Chapel Hill, is devoted to teaching, scholarship, and consultation that improve local and state government in North Carolina. The School has 46 faculty.

 

Application deadline: Position open until filled. Expected starting date of 1 July 2007. Please send a resume, a cover letter stating interest in the position, and a writing sample to:

 

Thomas H. Thornburg, Sr. Associate Dean

School of Government

CB# 3330, Knapp-Sanders Building

UNC-Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3330

 

Submit your application online at:

http://www.sog.unc.edu/cgi-bin/cts/CTS_viewapp.pl?app_id=10027

 

 

University of Arkansas

 

The Department of Political Science at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in public administration. Applicants will teach in our MPA program and serve as advisor for our small undergraduate public administration program. Successful candidates will hold a doctorate in public administration, political science or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment in August 2007. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to pursue externally funded research. Opportunities exist to work with students in the interdisciplinary Public Policy Ph.D. program. The teaching and research specializations within public administration are open. 

 

The University of Arkansas is the flagship university for the state system and the campus has approximately 18,000 students. It is located in the rapidly expanding area of northwest Arkansas, and Fayetteville has been listed in a variety of surveys as one of the most livable cities in the country. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, examples of research productivity, three letters of recommendation, and an outline of their research and teaching interests. Send applications to Dr. Todd Shields, Chair, Department of Political Science, Main 428, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. Screening of applications will begin 15 October 2006 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

 

 

Loyola University Chicago

Department of Political Science

Assistant Professor, _Public Policy _

 

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenure track position in public policy at the rank of assistant professor to begin in August 2007. We are especially interested in candidates with research and teaching interests in the policy process, political economy, or a substantive field of public policy. In keeping with its commitment to diversity, the department especially encourages people of color and women to apply for this position.

 

The successful candidate will be able to excel at both research and teaching. The position involves teaching undergraduate courses as well as graduate courses in our Ph.D. program, and would support the department’s effort to develop an undergraduate and graduate concentration in public policy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in research projects being developed in a set of cross disciplinary research centers recently established at Loyola University Chicago.

 

Applicants must register their interest by applying on-line, at www.careers.luc.edu <http://www.careers.luc.edu/> . In addition, they should mail a cover letter, a current Curriculum Vitae, one or two writing samples, teaching evaluations if available, and three letters of recommendation (sent under separate cover) to the chair of the Search Committee. Candidates also should include a statement describing their philosophy of teaching. Consideration of applicants will continue until the position is filled, but materials must be received by October 20,

2006 to guarantee full consideration.

 

Applications should be sent to:

 

Dr. Susan Mezey

Chair, Search Committee

Department of Political Science

Loyola University Chicago

6525 North Sheridan Road

Chicago, IL 60626-5385.

 

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago’s Jesuit University, is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty.

 

 

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Public Administration

 

The Department of Political Science, Master of Public Administration Program, is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor rank beginning August 16, 2007.  Candidates for the position should be broadly trained in public administration, with the ability to teach budgeting, financial management, or introductory statistics preferred, and should be able to contribute to the MPA core and Department’s undergraduate curriculum.  Duties include teaching courses in the undergraduate and graduate program as needed, research and basic departmental service.  Faculty with productive research and scholarship commonly teach two courses per semester.  Candidates for the position must show clear evidence of potential for research and publications, external funding, as well as effective teaching, and have all requirements for the Ph.D. in political science or related field completed before beginning the position.  If all requirements for the doctoral degree are not completed by August 15, 2007, a one year-term appointment at the rank of instructor will be offered.  The MPA Program is a well-established, NASPAA (1120 G Street, NW, Suite 730, Washington D.C., 20005 202-628-8165) accredited program which prepares students for public sector, nonprofit, and aviation management careers.  The Political Science Department also offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.  To apply, send vitae, three letters of recommendation and graduate transcripts to:  Dr. Robert Clinton, Department of Political Science – Office of the Chair, Mailcode 4501, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1000 Faner Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901.  Review of applications began on April 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.  Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a comprehensive doctoral degree granting, research-intensive institution with strong undergraduate education and an extensive range of graduate programs.   SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population.  All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

 

 

 

Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE) División de Estudios Internacionales

 

CIDE is a very strong school, teaching load for this position is half that of an American university.

 

The Division of International Studies at the Center for Research and Teaching in Economics (CIDE), Mexico City, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor. The ideal candidate’s research will focus on public opinion, with an orientation toward issues of relevance to international relations, and have an interest in directing the Division’s biannual survey of foreign policy and international affairs in Mexico (http://mexicoyelmundo.cide.edu).

Applicants should have a doctorate in hand by the date of appointment.

Spanish language proficiency is not required at the time of hire, though candidates are expected to become proficient within a reasonable period of time. CIDE is a public social science research institute with small, elite undergraduate and masters programs. Salaries are comparable to US universities. The normal teaching load is one course per semester.

Interested applicants should submit, by FedEx or equivalent service: cover letter, CV, statement of the future research agenda, writing sample, teaching evaluations (if applicable), and 3 letters of the recommendation.

Applications completed as of October 15 are guaranteed full consideration.

For more information, please contact:

Prof. Matthew Kocher, Chair International Relations Search Committee CIDE Carretera Mexico – Toluca 3655 Col. Lomas de Santa Fe Mexico, D.F. 01210 matthew.kocher@cide.edu

 

 

 

University of Illinois at Chicago

Assistant Professor in American Politics

 

The Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for the position of tenure track Assistant Professor in American politics beginning fall 2007.  The field of specialization within American politics is open and we welcome candidates with additional skills and specializations such as methodology or urban politics. We seek candidates with Ph.D. in hand or very near completion, a strong research agenda, commitment to teaching, broad theoretical interests and appropriate research and methodological skills.  Evidence of the candidate's research performance or promise and appropriate teaching skills should be provided.  In addition to maintaining an ongoing research program, faculty members are expected to teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. .  Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.  Applications should include the candidate's research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and copies of publications or papers.  For full considerations materials should be sent by November 1, 2006 to Professor Dick Simpson, Head, Department of Political Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, m/c 276, Chicago, IL 60607-7137.  For more information, see <http://www/uic.edu/depts/pols>http://www/uic.edu/depts/pols. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

 

Director, CalWORKS Project

Chula Vista, CA

 

MAXIMUS, a leading private provider of human services in the United States, is seeking a Director for our San Diego CalWORKS project.

 

CalWORKS is a welfare-to-work project dedicated to helping families on public assistance achieve self-sufficiency through employment.  Under contract to the County of San Diego, MAXIMUS assesses participants, develops self-sufficiency plans, addresses barriers to successful employment, places participants in jobs, and helps participants upgrade to better paying positions.

 

As Director, you will have full responsibility for a multi-site workforce of 80+ employees.  Your responsibilities will include:

 

• Running a high-quality operation that meets or exceeds San Diego County’s expectation on key performance measures such as number of job placements and average wage of participants who find jobs.

 

• Managing a $7 million a year budget, and meeting the company’s financial expectations for this project.

 

• Refining and improving our procedures to engage participants and help them improve their lives.

 

The ideal candidate will possess:

 

• 5+ years progressively responsible project management experience.  Human services program management experience is desired but not required.
• Proven track record in improving operations, meeting quantitative targets, and successful financial management.
• A willingness to measure -- and be measured -- by objective benchmarks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and motivate staff.
• Master's degree in public administration, business administration or human service management is preferred.

 

Knowledge of the TANF program and welfare-to-work industry is helpful, but not essential.  We are looking for a results-oriented leader with good staff management skills and the capability and desire to analyze and improve our key operating processes.

 

Please apply on-line for Job Code 00211 at: http://jobs.maximus.com

 

MAXIMUS is one of America’s leading government service companies devoted to providing program management, consulting and information technology services.  The company has more than 5,200 employees located in more than 280 offices in the United States, Canada and Australia.

 

 

Social Science Analyst

Civil Rights Division

U.S. Department of Justice

Washington, D.C. 

 

Introduction

 

This is a position within the Voting Section of the Civil Rights Division.  The position is primarily concerned with the Section’s analysis of data that is used in determining whether jurisdictions are in compliance with the minority language provisions of the Voting Rights Act, and analysis of data that used in determining whether state and local methods of election comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of the Act.  Responsibilities include providing definitive, technical guidance and leadership to Trial Attorneys and professional Civil Rights Analysts in the use of the GIS system (and attendant statistical and quantitative analysis); with compiling and evaluating pertinent demographic information and performing in-depth analysis in direct support of statutory, administrative review of redistricting plans submitted to the Section pursuant to the Voting Rights Act, and in support of litigation initiated under the Act; with developing and implementing the means statistically measuring voting rights compliance; with independently initiating and conducting pertinent studies and analyses; with review of expert witness testimony and /or reports.  

 

Major Duties

 

1)   Provides technical guidance and expertise to Trial Attorneys and Analysts regarding the appropriate application of the GIS system and attendant statistical and quantitative analysis.  Fosters the maximum utilization of available computer and statistical resources-provides technical support and assistance as requested or a necessary.  Is able to manipulate census data so as to aggregate and de-aggregate data.