Date

Position Available
Director of Graduate Studies in Public Policy and Administration
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska

Application review begins: 30 November 2018

For more information and to apply, go to:
http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/510449/director-of-graduate-publ…

For questions, contact:
Marie Lowe
Email: mlowe [at] alaska.edu


The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for the position of Director of Graduate Studies in Public Policy and Administration. This full-time position will be located at UAA in Anchorage, Alaska.

The Director of Public Policy programs will lead the development and growth of a joint Master of Public Policy (MPP)/Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. The Director will teach in the MPA/MPP program; conduct academic research in areas relevant to the public policy program; and provide university, professional, and public service appropriate to the position.

Requirements for this position include:

  • PhD or terminal degree in a relevant discipline;
  • Demonstrated leadership of a university public policy, public administration, or related program;
  • Teaching experience and research record consistent with expectations for tenure; and
  • Program accreditation experience.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Strong planning, communication, and organizational skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to lead faculty and academic programs in a climate of shared governance;
  • Experience in program development and assessment;
  • Knowledge and experience with the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration accreditation; and
  • Experience in Arctic policy or the Alaska policy environment.

Applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a contact list with three references.

Application review begins: 30 November 2018

For more information and to apply, go to:
http://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/510449/director-of-graduate-publ…

For questions, contact:
Marie Lowe
Email: mlowe [at] alaska.edu