Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 08/20/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Include in your application: (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the contact information for three individuals providing reference letters. In your cover letter, please describe your preparation to contribute to the undergraduate minor in public policy and management as well as the MPA core curriculum and elective specializations. Applicants invited for interviews may also be required to provide graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching experience and evaluations, and examples of scholarly research.

All applications received by October 1, 2025, are assured full consideration.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. in public administration or public policy or a related field by August 2026.
Position Summary
The Department of Public Administration and Policy in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position (with appointment to begin in August 2026) specializing in governance and policy implications of energy systems and/or energy security in the transport sector (i.e., road, rail, maritime, air, intermodal, pipeline, space). The department seeks scholars who are dedicated to research, teaching, and student mentorship and who will contribute to the strengths of our undergraduate and graduate public administration and policy degree programs. Affiliation with the energy security policy team in the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security is possible for a finalist with relevant expertise and interest.
Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Ideal candidates will have will have research and teaching interests in areas such as (but not limited to) innovation and technology policy as it relates to electrification and the transition to net-zero energy systems; policy implications of rising electricity demand and potential impacts on the transport sector; public finance, policy, and regulatory dimensions of electric mobility; policy and management challenges of battery production for the transport sector; policy implications of U.S. non-competitiveness in electric vehicle production; health and environmental implications of decarbonization; and public management of the transition to net-zero energy systems. Evidence of high-quality research, an active research agenda, and a commitment to excellence in instruction are necessary. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated success in securing external research funding.
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts
2. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
3. Research Portfolio/Philosophy