American University, School of Public Affairs
Associate/Full Professor, Health Policy and Associate/Full Professor, Urban/Metropolitan Governance

American University's School of Public Affairs invites applications from scholars conducting significant research in the areas of health policy and urban/metropolitan governance. These two positions are part of the school's strategic expansion of research and teaching focused on health policy, security policy, and urban/metropolitan governance. The positions will be housed in the Department of Public Administration and Policy and will begin in August 2014. Both appointments will be made with tenure at the rank of associate or full professor. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to play a critical role in helping to shape the university's expanding research programs in these areas.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must meet the university's standards for appointment with tenure at the associate or full professor level. Applicants should have a PhD and a strong record of research in health policy or urban/metropolitan governance. Candidates with a record of funded research or leadership experience in university research centers or institutes are strongly preferred.

DUTIES: The appointed individuals will have research, teaching, and service expectations commensurate with appointed rank. Primary teaching duties will be in the school's Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, and PhD programs. The individuals will also be expected to collaborate across units to strengthen the university's research programs in health policy or urban/metropolitan governance, as well as mentor junior faculty and doctoral students doing work in these areas.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest and current CV with a list of references to: dpapsearch@american.edu with the subject line, "Urban/Metropolitan Governance Search" or "Health Policy Search."

ABOUT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY: The School of Public Affairs at American University offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs across the departments of Government; Justice, Law, & Criminology; and Public Administration & Policy. It is home to ten research centers and institutes, 85 full-time faculty, 65 full-time professional staff, and numerous adjunct and visiting faculty. Its graduate programs are consistently ranked among the best in the field of public affairs by U.S. News & World Report.

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minority candidates and candidates with physical disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.