Assistant Professor, Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0133790]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor, Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0133790].

JOB DESCRIPTION

The School of Public Policy and Leadership (SPPL) at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Sustainability, with a focus on urban resilience and sustainability. SPPL is part of the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs (GCUA). GCUA consists also of the Department of Communication Studies, the Department of Criminal Justice, the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies, and the School of Social Work.

ROLE of the POSITION

The School of Public Policy and Leadership is seeking to add a faculty member to help lead, manage, and teach sustainability policy and resilience. SPPL expects the person in this position helps to raise its national visibility and contribute to the priorities of the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.

The successful candidate will have or show clear promise of a strong, active research program in Resilience and Sustainability Studies, which may include Urban Affairs and Policy, Climate Change, Urbanization, Sustainable Transportation, Public Services, Local Government; and others on the intersection of Social Equity, Environmental Policy, and Economic Development. Candidates with strong research agendas on these topics outside the United States are welcome to apply. A successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in public policy, public administration, and public affairs, or a related field at the time of appointment, and have the ability to advise graduate students. Also, candidates should demonstrate an ability to teach undergraduate courses in a variety of areas, such as urban resilience, sustainability, urban governance, and urban affairs. The ability to teach graduate courses in public policy, local governments, urban affairs theory and qualitative and/or quantitative research methods is also important, along with graduate courses in the candidate's primary areas of expertise. Moreover, Candidates should also be able to evidence their commitment to providing mentorship and training.

The position will be tenure track at the Assistant Professor level, and the appointment will begin in the Fall of 2023. The dynamic and vibrant setting of Southern Nevada offers a unique range of scholarly opportunities related to community engagement and policy development. We seek a colleague who can take advantage of these opportunities through internal and external collaborations.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in research and community-engaged, cutting-edge scholarship, and research grants application. Experience collaborating with government or nonprofit sectors is highly desirable, as is practical experience in community engagement. Our hire will be a person who is committed to solving today's urban challenges in an environment that thrives on interdisciplinary teamwork across and collaborative efforts with multiple stakeholders. We are looking for a faculty member that values teamwork, mentorship, and flexibility. In addition, we are looking for a candidate who is comfortable working at an extremely fast pace, with the ability to be adaptable and course correct and re-prioritize in response to the changing needs of our community, our discipline, and our programs.

The faculty member in this position will develop and deliver plans to elevate our various local, regional, national, and international programs. This will include engaging with community leaders and policy innovators throughout Nevada and across the United States as well as other Global cities. This position offers the opportunity for a faculty member to create partnerships, projects, and programming that is competency-based and innovative for our growing professional student population in all of our programs.

In the School and College, our faculty have a broad range of areas of expertise in public policy proper, including urban governance, policy diffusion and evaluation, public management, public policy solutions, nonprofit management and leadership, sustainability and education leadership and policy, regional economic development, and collaborative governance and network analysis. The ideal candidate will have research expertise in one or more of these areas, though with a primary focus on urban resilience and sustainability.

The new hire will become part of a group of scholars and practitioners developing and implementing innovative programs that attract external grants and actively engage community stakeholders. In addition, faculty will be able to participate in policy-relevant work through our strategic alliances, such as the City of Las Vegas, or the newly formed MGM Resorts Public Policy Institute. This institute has the mission to identify bipartisan solutions that address the evolving future of work and challenges facing the American workforce by advancing innovative approaches that create jobs, empower workers, and revive sustainable communities ([ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Assistant Professor, Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0133790] />
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Ph.D., Doctorate, or other terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The discipline for this hire is open, including but not limited to, a Ph.D. or Doctorate degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs, or a related field, such as Government. Teaching experience is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The School of Public Policy and Leadership is open to applicants from a range of disciplines and policy areas; however, we are particularly interested in candidates focusing on the broad area of urban sustainability. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to the integration of fundamental research with its practical application. We are committed to creating research-informed and data-driven policies and programs that provide solutions to the challenges faced by metropolitan communities.

The School of Public Policy and Leadership at UNLV focuses on preparing students for public policy, leadership, and management careers. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through competency-based degree programs, the School of Public Policy and Leadership is growing at a rapid pace with both student growth and curriculum development. In addition, the needs of our dynamic, metropolitan community continuously evolve, and as a faculty member in our School, the successful candidate will help create and innovate curriculum and improvements that best prepare students to answer our community challenges.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. Based on this commitment, we encourage and welcome applications from national and international scholars of diverse backgrounds.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on December 1, 2022.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Edgar Ramirez, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at or [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Assistant Professor, Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0133790].

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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: ; Email: [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Assistant Professor, Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0133790], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: FAX: ; TDD: ; Email: [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Assistant Professor, Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0133790]; or to both.

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JOB CATEOGRY

Academic Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

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