Job description

Boone, NC

Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Government & Justice Studies – 250750

Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related discipline is required at the time of appointment. ABDs will be considered.

J.D. is not sufficient for this position.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Areas of interest are open, however, there is a particular interest for candidates with expertise in Administrative Law and Local Government Administration. Professional experience in Public Administration, particularly at the local or state level and/or in non-profit management, is desirable.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) is home to over 800 undergraduate students and over 70 graduate students. We have over 30 full-time tenure-track faculty who are at the forefront of their areas of expertise and are amongst the most honored teachers at Appalachian State University. Additional information about the Department of Government and Justice Studies can be found at http://gjs.appstate.edu.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The teaching load is three courses per semester for faculty who maintain an active research agenda. Responsibilities include instruction at the graduate and undergraduate levels, an active program of scholarship, instruction at on-campus and off-campus sites, student advising, and participation in service activities.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 09/02/2025

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