Politics, Policy and International Relations Professor for Public Policy, Methodology and Civic Engagement

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Overview

The Politics, Policy and International Relations Department at Salem State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position specializing in public policy, methodology and civic engagement. The candidate should have familiarity with public policy in areas such as housing, education, transportation, policing, poverty, environment, and/or immigration. This position will play a critical role in the running of the North Shore Policy Lab. Housed in the department’s Bates Center for Public and Global Affairs, the Policy Lab will involve students in research conducted on behalf of local and state government and non-governmental organizations in order to prepare them for jobs in the public, non-profit and/or private sectors. The candidate should be well-versed in both quantitative and qualitative research methods and be able to teach our current introductory and advanced research-methods courses. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of community-based research and community partnerships with a focus on equity issues in the context of urban areas like those served by Salem State.

Teaching, research, and service expectations for this position are integrated within a teaching-centered departmental environment. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses, which may include public policy, urban policy, applied policy research, research methods and statistics, state and local government, civic engagement, immigration, and the North Shore Policy Lab Practicum, while employing innovative, student-centered pedagogies. The candidate is also expected to demonstrate expertise in community-based or community-engaged research, contribute to public scholarship, and maintain a strong record of or clear potential for scholarly productivity, including publication in peer-reviewed journals, or a well-developed research pipeline encouraged to apply.

In addition, the role includes significant administrative and mentoring responsibilities through leadership of the North Shore Policy Lab, including building and sustaining community partnerships, identifying and managing applied research projects, securing external funding through grant writing, overseeing budgets and reporting, and mentoring and supervising undergraduate students engaged in Policy Lab research initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Salem State University is a public institution with a clear sense of its mission: to provide an exceptional education that opens doors and transforms lives. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University, we foster partnerships between our campus and the communities we serve, and our faculty are essential to that work. Our scholars and educators believe in what they do and thrive in a supportive, inclusive academic environment. As a proud Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution, we're proud of the students we serve and the community we've built around their success. Join a university where your research, your teaching and your values all have room to flourish.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.*** 

*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Required Qualifications

1. Earned PhD in public policy or a related field from an accredited institution
2. At least two years of experience teaching full time at a Massachusetts State University or comparable institution
3. Advising and/or mentoring experience
4. Experience conducting community-based research
5. Experience teaching at the college/university level
6. Experience running a policy lab with undergraduate students
7. Demonstrated relationships/partnerships with North Shore NGOs and local governments

Preferred Qualifications

1. Commitment to anti-racist, culturally responsive teaching Active publication record and/or exemplary scholarly potential (e.g., ABD candidates with strong pipeline of research) prior applied experience in non-profit or public sector settings
2. Demonstrated excellence in teaching
3. Salem State University seeks faculty and librarians whose teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university’s public mission. We welcome candidates with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and to support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants may describe relevant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and community-engaged work

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities. 

Application Instructions

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***

Please apply online to the Salem State Career site and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. 

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.