Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12464
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Public Administration position in the Department of Public Administration.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property - for Texas, the nation, and the world.
In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
College for Health, Community and Policy
UTSA's College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) trains students to develop solutions for complex social issues to improve the well-being of our communities. By engaging directly with the City of San Antonio and other key community partners, students and faculty live the college's mission to advance human health every day. The college is comprised of seven academic departments and one program -criminology and criminal justice, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, psychology, public administration, public health, social work and sociology and demography -as well as the Center for Applied Community and Policy Research, the Center for Community Based and Applied Health Research, the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research and the Institute for Health Disparities Research. HCAP includes nearly 200 faculty and 7,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Visit the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5644273&targetURL=. HCAP includes nearly 200 faculty and 7,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. Visit the College for Health, Community and Policy website to learn more.
Department of Public Administration
The Department of Public Administration in the College for Health, Community and Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio is located at UTSA's Downtown campus, the heart of San Antonio. The Department currently offers an undergraduate degree in Public Administration and Policy and a Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA). For further information about the Department, please visit our website: https://hcap.utsa.edu/public-administration/. Our faculty and students have been recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally for excellence in research and teaching.
Position Summary
The Department of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio seeks to fill one tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2025. Those with research agendas in housing, energy, climate resilience, health services, and economic development are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses at the Main and Downtown Campuses and research and service in the Department of Public Administration.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field by the time of appointment, along with demonstrated excellence in scholarly research, a passion for effective teaching, a commitment to service, and the promise of excellence in grant acquisition. Applicants who have not completed their doctoral dissertation (ABD) will be considered. The successful candidate must also have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of an urban population and support the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic-serving Institution and a model for student success. Teaching and research expectations are commensurate with Carnegie Research 1 institutions.
Application Process
Applicants should submit: (1) a research and teaching statement; (2) current curriculum vita; (3) one to three examples of published scholarly work; and (4) names and contact information of three references whom we may contact.
All materials must be submitted through: https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment/ in a single .pdf file.
All questions regarding this position should be directed to:
Christopher Reddick, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Public Administration
The University of Texas at San Antonio
[email protected]
For questions concerning the submission of materials, please contact:
Linda Moreno, Senior Administrative Associate
Department of Public Administration
The University of Texas at San Antonio
[email protected]
210-458-2535
Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon time of hire.
Review of applications begins October 16 and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
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This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
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Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located
on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
