Professor & Director of the School of Public Service (Tenured)
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 9, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Professor & Director of the School of Public Service (Tenured)
Department
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Position Number
F1046A
Job Description
The School of Public Service in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University (ODU) seeks highly qualified faculty candidates to serve as School Director and as a full-time faculty member at the rank of Professor. The position begins in July 2024. The School of Public Service houses a NASPAA-accredited M.P.A. program, a doctoral program (Ph.D.) in Public Administration & Policy, a graduate certificate in Public Administration & Policy, a graduate certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management, and a minor in Public Service. The faculty and students at the School of Public Service are from diverse backgrounds. Students have a wide age range, with many of the M.P.A. and Ph.D. students holding senior positions in public service while others are early in their careers.
The mission of the ODU School of Public Service is to lead in educating public service leaders, build and disseminate public service knowledge, and directly address community challenges in the multi-sector environment. The School of Public Service is committed to multi-sector partnerships which promote the intersection of and interaction between the public, government, nonprofit, and/or business sectors. The candidate should have an interest in expanding multi-sector partnerships and/or multi-sector public service as they relate to issues such as privatization, contracting, community engagement, or social entrepreneurship.
Specific responsibilities: Given the School's mission, part of the responsibilities of the School of Public Service Director will be to provide leadership to further the school's mission, mentor junior faculty and students, and support excellence in research and teaching. Key aspects of these responsibilities include interacting, collaborating, and effectively communicating with a diverse faculty, student body, university administration, and external stakeholders. Exercising strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to shared governance, transparency, consensus building, and collaboration are also important components to achieve the School of Public Service success.
In addition, specific Director responsibilities include:
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Public Administration or related field.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
02/07/2024
Application Review Date
03/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Applicants must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/20231and submit:
Telework Friendly
No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
College Home Page
http://www.odu.edu/business
Department Home Page
http://www.odu.edu/sps
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Professor & Director of the School of Public Service (Tenured)
Department
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Position Number
F1046A
Job Description
The School of Public Service in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University (ODU) seeks highly qualified faculty candidates to serve as School Director and as a full-time faculty member at the rank of Professor. The position begins in July 2024. The School of Public Service houses a NASPAA-accredited M.P.A. program, a doctoral program (Ph.D.) in Public Administration & Policy, a graduate certificate in Public Administration & Policy, a graduate certificate in Public Procurement & Contract Management, and a minor in Public Service. The faculty and students at the School of Public Service are from diverse backgrounds. Students have a wide age range, with many of the M.P.A. and Ph.D. students holding senior positions in public service while others are early in their careers.
The mission of the ODU School of Public Service is to lead in educating public service leaders, build and disseminate public service knowledge, and directly address community challenges in the multi-sector environment. The School of Public Service is committed to multi-sector partnerships which promote the intersection of and interaction between the public, government, nonprofit, and/or business sectors. The candidate should have an interest in expanding multi-sector partnerships and/or multi-sector public service as they relate to issues such as privatization, contracting, community engagement, or social entrepreneurship.
Specific responsibilities: Given the School's mission, part of the responsibilities of the School of Public Service Director will be to provide leadership to further the school's mission, mentor junior faculty and students, and support excellence in research and teaching. Key aspects of these responsibilities include interacting, collaborating, and effectively communicating with a diverse faculty, student body, university administration, and external stakeholders. Exercising strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to shared governance, transparency, consensus building, and collaboration are also important components to achieve the School of Public Service success.
In addition, specific Director responsibilities include:
- Planning and executing strategic initiatives for the School;
- Mentoring and supporting faculty and staff;
- Advocating for and supporting School needs at the college and university levels;
- Fostering strong community engagement and partnerships;
- Improving curriculum design and leading accreditation efforts;
- Demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives;
- Working closely with the School's advisory board;
- Preparing and administering the School's budget;
- Evaluating faculty performance in teaching, research, and professional service, and of School staff;
- Liaising with other academic and administrative units of the college and university, and with appropriate external agencies;
- Performing research and scholarly activities; and
- Teaching courses in related areas.
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Research record that meets requirements for a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor.
- Ability to teach core classes in the MPA and Ph.D. programs, both online and face-to-face.
- Evidence of successful leadership and administrative management of an academic school, department, center, institute, program, or similar entity.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Public Administration or related field.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with NASPAA accreditation standards.
- Expressed interest in multi-sector partnerships and/or multi-sector public service.
- Demonstrated record of community engagement.
- Expressed commitment to teaching diverse students and to equity and inclusion.
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date
02/07/2024
Application Review Date
03/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Applicants must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/20231and submit:
- A letter of application indicating qualifications, leadership skills and philosophy, and interest in serving as School Director;
- A current curriculum vitae;
- A brief statement of teaching philosophy and list of taught courses;
- Unofficial graduate transcripts; and
- Contact information of three references.
Telework Friendly
No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
College Home Page
http://www.odu.edu/business
Department Home Page
http://www.odu.edu/sps
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
- Higheredjobs.com
- DiverseJobs.com
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Jobs.Virginia.gov
- Old Dominion University website
- Virginia Pilot (website or print)
- Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
- Other
- If you selected 'Other,' how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Contact Information for Professional References
