Description

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration (PSPA) seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in public administration and policy to begin August 2026. Candidates should have primary research and teaching interests in public administration and policy with particular consideration given to well-qualified candidates specializing in public policy and program evaluation. Particular consideration will also be given to candidates with interest in rural and agricultural policy. A Ph.D. degree in public administration, public policy, or related fields is required at the time of appointment.

Mississippi State University is a public, land grant, doctoral university with an enrollment of 23,000 students. The department’s degree programs include a BA and MA in Political Science, a NASPAA-accredited MPPA, and a PhD in Public Policy and Administration. The department consists of 16 faculty members, 197 undergraduate majors, 39 Masters students, and 29 PhD students. More information on the department is available at http://www.pspa.msstate.edu. If you require assistance, e-mail the search committee chair, Dr. Mike Potter at [email protected].  

Candidates must submit application materials electronically. Go to the website of our Human Resources Management department at http://www.msujobs.msstate.edu/ (PARF #509273) and follow the instructions for applying for a job. Your electronic submission should include a cover letter indicating your interest in and qualifications for the position, current curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of three references. In addition, please have three letters of recommendation sent to the following: Ms. Quintara Miller, Public Administration and Public Policy Search, Mississippi State University; P.O. Box PC; Mississippi State, MS 39762.  Review of the applications will begin October 21, 2025, and the search will remain open until filled. 

 MSU is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Requirements

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration (PSPA) seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in public administration and policy to begin August 2026. Candidates should have primary research and teaching interests in public administration and policy with particular consideration given to well-qualified candidates specializing in public policy and program evaluation. Particular consideration will also be given to candidates with interest in rural and agricultural policy. A Ph.D. degree in public administration, public policy, or related fields is required at the time of appointment.