Inside Higher Ed
Assistant Professor (Public Policy and Public Affairs)
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Overview
The Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our faculty beginning September 1, 2026. Position and Department
Assistant Professor, Public Policy and Public Affairs Campus: UMass Boston Department: Public Policy & Public Affairs College: John W. McCormack School of Policy and Global Studies University: University of Massachusetts Boston Qualifications and Focus
The department seeks candidates with a doctorate in applied social sciences. Suitable fields include public health, health policy, sociology, political science, public policy, public administration, and related disciplines. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in health and/or economic inequality by race/ethnicity, disability status, gender, and other factors as they relate to health policy, international development, or a combination of health policy and international development. Appointment requires completion of a doctoral degree no later than August 31, 2026. Applicants should have capacity to teach in multiple programs: the Ph.D. in Public Policy, the Master’s programs in Public Administration and Public Policy, and undergraduate courses. The department welcomes scholars using qualitative or quantitative methods and those engaged in policy-relevant, publicly engaged scholarship who collaborate with community-based organizations, nonprofits, NGOs, and/or government agencies. Candidates should have an emerging or established research program with evidence of external funding or potential to obtain external funding. Experience in designing diverse course syllabi, teaching diverse student groups, and creating pedagogical environments that address racial disparity, gender inequality, and intersectional inequities is desirable. Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach in graduate and undergraduate programs, contribute to the methods training core, and support graduate courses related to their expertise. They will also engage in research and service that aligns with departmental goals and external partnerships. Application Materials and Review
Applicants should submit: a) cover letter, b) curriculum vitae, c) a research sample, d) evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or teaching statement, e) three letters of recommendation. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2025. Departmental Context
The Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs supports four graduate programs: the Ph.D. in Public Policy, the NASPAA-accredited Master’s of Public Administration, the Master’s of Public Policy, and a certificate program in Gender, Leadership and Public Policy. The department emphasizes training public service professionals and policy scholars across social science disciplines and methods. Graduates pursue careers in academia, government, and nonprofits nationally and globally. UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching focus and a diverse student community. We value inclusion and encourage applicants who engage with diverse life experiences and backgrounds in their teaching and research. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations for the hiring process are available. If accommodations are needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150. Equality and Inclusion
We invite applications from candidates who value and contribute to the diverse life experiences of our student body and who can articulate how their own background informs their research, scholarship, and teaching.
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The Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our faculty beginning September 1, 2026. Position and Department
Assistant Professor, Public Policy and Public Affairs Campus: UMass Boston Department: Public Policy & Public Affairs College: John W. McCormack School of Policy and Global Studies University: University of Massachusetts Boston Qualifications and Focus
The department seeks candidates with a doctorate in applied social sciences. Suitable fields include public health, health policy, sociology, political science, public policy, public administration, and related disciplines. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in health and/or economic inequality by race/ethnicity, disability status, gender, and other factors as they relate to health policy, international development, or a combination of health policy and international development. Appointment requires completion of a doctoral degree no later than August 31, 2026. Applicants should have capacity to teach in multiple programs: the Ph.D. in Public Policy, the Master’s programs in Public Administration and Public Policy, and undergraduate courses. The department welcomes scholars using qualitative or quantitative methods and those engaged in policy-relevant, publicly engaged scholarship who collaborate with community-based organizations, nonprofits, NGOs, and/or government agencies. Candidates should have an emerging or established research program with evidence of external funding or potential to obtain external funding. Experience in designing diverse course syllabi, teaching diverse student groups, and creating pedagogical environments that address racial disparity, gender inequality, and intersectional inequities is desirable. Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach in graduate and undergraduate programs, contribute to the methods training core, and support graduate courses related to their expertise. They will also engage in research and service that aligns with departmental goals and external partnerships. Application Materials and Review
Applicants should submit: a) cover letter, b) curriculum vitae, c) a research sample, d) evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or teaching statement, e) three letters of recommendation. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2025. Departmental Context
The Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs supports four graduate programs: the Ph.D. in Public Policy, the NASPAA-accredited Master’s of Public Administration, the Master’s of Public Policy, and a certificate program in Gender, Leadership and Public Policy. The department emphasizes training public service professionals and policy scholars across social science disciplines and methods. Graduates pursue careers in academia, government, and nonprofits nationally and globally. UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching focus and a diverse student community. We value inclusion and encourage applicants who engage with diverse life experiences and backgrounds in their teaching and research. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations for the hiring process are available. If accommodations are needed, please contact HRDirect@umb.edu or 617-287-5150. Equality and Inclusion
We invite applications from candidates who value and contribute to the diverse life experiences of our student body and who can articulate how their own background informs their research, scholarship, and teaching.
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