School of Public Affairs
San Diego State University
Tenure Track Position: Public Administration

General Information:
San Diego State University, with an enrollment of 34,000 students is, one of the 23 campuses in the California State University System. San Diego State University is a major intellectual, cultural, and educational institution serving the greater San Diego area and in 2007 was ranked the top small research university in the United States by the Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index. The University offers bachelor degrees, in 81 areas, master degrees in 73 and the joint doctorate in 16. San Diego State University is located 25 miles from the United States/Mexico border and places an increasing international emphasis on preparing students for a global future.

Public Affairs:
The newly reconstituted School of Public Affairs within the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts contains three programs: public administration, criminal justice and city planning; each offer a master’s degree. Criminal justice and public administration also offer bachelor’s degrees with combined enrollment of over 1200 students. The master’s degree in public administration is also offered with either a concentration in criminal justice or city planning. The School's MPA degree is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). The School of Public Affairs emphasizes excellence in teaching, research, and service to the community, the university, and the discipline.

Position Description (Public Finance/Public Policy)
The School of Public Affairs is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor level in the area of public financial administration with expertise in local government financial systems and budgeting, a knowledge of public revenues and expenditures, and public financial management. In order to complement and enhance the School’s goal of community connectedness and interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship, it is highly desirable for the successful candidate to have a specialization in one or more of the following areas: public/private ventures, community development, capital budgeting, international/comparative systems, border issues, urban policy, intergovernmental relations, or criminal justice systems. The faculty member will teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to at least two programs within the School of Public Affairs: city planning, criminal justice, or public administration. Professional activities and publications in the applicant's area(s) of expertise are required for tenure and promotion.

Qualifications:
Applicants with a doctoral degree in public administration or a closely related field are preferred; candidates with ABD status will be considered but the doctoral degree must be completed before the effective date of appointment. Candidates should have demonstrated evidence of publications, and the potential for program development and grant writing ability, with clear leadership potential in each of these areas being an asset. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application review will begin on September 15, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

Effective Date of Appointment: August 2008.
Please submit (hard copies) of your curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, writing samples and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Louis M. Rea
Chair, Recruitment Committee
School of Public Affairs
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92182-4505

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