The Department of Public Service and Administration in the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, with expertise in any field related to public policy, starting in August 2025. All tenured and tenure-track faculty members are expected to make significant contributions in the areas of scholarly research/creative work, teaching, and service. Successful candidates will be expected to carry out a vigorous program of policy-relevant research, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and provide service to the university and the profession. We are especially interested in candidates who are well-prepared to teach policy analysis, public finance, microeconomics, and/or quantitative methods. This is a full-time 9-month appointment with a standard 2-2 teaching load.

The Department of Public Service and Administration at the Bush School of Government and Public Service offers a nationally recognized Master’s Degree program in Public Service & Administration with tracks in Policy Analysis, Public Management, Nonprofit Management and Homeland Security. We are also launching a new undergraduate program in the fall of 2024. Our interdisciplinary faculty features scholars in economics, public policy, political science, public administration, and nonprofit management. Additional information about the Bush School and department is available at http://bush.tamu.edu/psaa. 

Texas A&M University is one of the nation's leading research institutions, with researchers who are making discoveries that can improve lives and impact the world and more than $1 billion in research expenditures per fiscal year. Our triple designation as a land-, sea- and space-grant university reflects the wide variety of research conducted here daily. We are located in the Bryan-College Station community, a vibrant, dynamic community that offers culture, arts, entertainment, job opportunities, low cost-of-living, and overall quality of life.

Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable, writing sample (such as a job market paper or current working paper), and contact information for three references on the Texas A&M Interfolio site apply.interfolio.com/152957 Confidential letters of recommendation may be requested for candidates selected for interviews.

The review of applications will begin October 20, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed to Stephanie Bustos at sbustos@tamu.edu.

Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. in economics, public policy, political science, or a closely related field in hand by date of hire and must demonstrate a commitment to high quality research and teaching.