Public Administration: Open-Rank, Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position_Baker School_Fall 2025

Description

The Howard H. Baker, Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position (open rank) in Public Policy and Public Affairs to begin in August 2025. This will be a three-year renewable appointment.

We are searching for an expert in public administration, with a focus on leadership, organizational theory, public performance, and program evaluation to deliver in-person and online courses for students and working professionals and engage in public service and outreach. The Baker School offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, a Master of Public Policy (MPP), and a Master of Public Administration (MPA). We are seeking exceptional faculty who have a deep commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and a record of teaching effectiveness.

About the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state’s flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university, it is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement with society. UTK is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, a thriving community located in close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

About the Baker School

The Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) aims to produce the next generation of skilled public problem solvers prepared to take leadership roles in their communities. Baker School students are grounded in the legacy of Howard H. Baker Jr., a former US Senator, Senate Majority Leader, White House Chief of Staff, and Ambassador to Japan, with curriculum and co-curricular activities focused on Baker’s guiding principles including Confidence in America, Finding Common Ground and You Might Be Right. Under the umbrellas of two research centers, Baker School faculty and experts combine sound science and thoughtful policy to address challenges facing the state of Tennessee, the United States, and the world. In addition, the Baker School houses the Institute of American Civics, which is responsible for encouraging civic knowledge and participation among UT undergraduates and the state at large.

Who We Are

We are a dynamic and close-knit team of dedicated and hardworking individuals devoted to research, education, and public service initiatives that address real-world problems in local, state, national, and global communities. Each member of our team is a valuable contributor to achieving our mission and we work together to find innovative approaches to moving the Baker School forward. We are fast-moving and growing. Our work is constantly evolving to meet changing needs.

Who We Are Looking For

We are in search of a solution-finder, someone who enthusiastically embraces opportunities to address novel situations through teamwork and collaboration. We need a hardworking and flexible professional, who thrives in developing out-of-the-box approaches and addressing new challenges. We are looking for an achiever, someone who is searching for a chance to grow their skills and who is open to learning from others. We need a critical thinker who exercises good judgment and who can be relied upon and trusted to provide sound counsel to colleagues and leadership. We need teammates who are dedicated to public service.

Qualifications

​​Candidates must have a doctoral degree in public administration, political science, or a relevant field at time of application. 

Candidates must be able to develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in leadership, organizational theory, public performance, and program evaluation.

Candidates must submit evidence of a strong teaching record, including developing new courses, a statement of teaching philosophy and effectiveness, and teaching evaluations. 

The title and compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience. The University has the following titles for NTT teaching faculty starting in Spring 2025: Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, and Teaching Professor. 

Candidates for Teaching Assistant Professor must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a commitment to service to the University and community.

 

Candidates for Teaching Associate Professor should have a demonstrated record of exceptional teaching for at least five years, and internal and external servi