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Assistant Professor

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Requisition #: A-173959-36 Status: Full Time Type: Faculty School: School of Government and Policy Salary: $95,000 - $175,000 Location City: Washington Location State: DC Closing Date: Open until filled To apply: apply.interfolio.com/173959

General Description Johns Hopkins University's brand new School of Government and Policy seeks to recruit multiple tenure‑track faculty in multiple disciplines and fields of study, including political science, economics, law, sociology, history, philosophy, and computer science. These are open searches with respect to subfield and specialization. While searching broadly, we have a particular interest in faculty conducting research on the following topics of inquiry:

Cities and Communities

local governance, state capacity, and urban innovation

neighborhood effects

neighborhood choice

public education and school choice

local labor markets

crime and policing

social networks in communities

housing and real estate

transportation and land use

local public service provision

local economic development

local public finance

Governance

public management, public administration, and institutional design

connections between writing and administration of public policy

inter‑branch relations, federalism

administrative state

organizational innovation

justification, evolution, and functioning of governing institutions

AI, Science, and Innovation

AI alignment and governance

government, societal, and labor market impacts of and adaptation to AI

development of new econometric/statistical methods for the analysis of AI‑generated data

uses of AI to simulate and design policy interventions and accelerate scientific progress

political economy of science and innovation

science funding, intellectual property rights, and other policies affecting the rate and direction of innovation

roles of the public and private sector in innovation

Both theorists and applied researchers are encouraged to apply. We further welcome candidates who bring a demonstrated commitment to working with public institutions, industry, and civil society to implement their ideas. We are particularly interested in candidates who are keen to engage scholars and practitioners beyond their immediate areas of expertise.

About the School of Government and Policy Anchored at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in the heart of Washington, D.C., the School will be a hub of discovery, collaboration, and impact. At a time of political, social, and technological upheaval, this new school will support and inform scholarly and practical efforts to build a more effective government and solve complex policy challenges. The school will scrutinize institutional reforms that have the potential to improve government operations, examine the potential for advancing technologies to transform government workforces and operations, develop novel approaches to multidisciplinary education and experiential learning, and foster dialogue across a wide range of worldviews, backgrounds, and epistemologies.

Similar to JHU's other academic divisions, the School is grounded in a commitment to both world‑class research and exceptional education. It will prepare the next generation of policy and public sector leaders to advance evidence‑based solutions to society's greatest challenges through innovative approaches that: embed science, data, and technology in curricula; give students the tools required to think strategically and creatively about government and policy innovations; and emphasize the critical need for cross‑functional skills and capabilities at all levels of government and in bridging public, non‑profit, and industry sectors. We are building a community of scholars, experts, and leaders from a wide range of disciplines who embrace intellectual pluralism and challenge conventional thinking through rigorous inquiry.

Over the course of its founding years, the school will grow to encompass 35 full‑time faculty members with expertise that spans both theoretical and applied approaches to public policy and government. Additional hires will be made with other units across the University, yielding an even larger and more integrated tenured and tenure‑track faculty.

Qualifications Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in an appropriate field or J.D. by the time their appointment begins. Candidates must have demonstrated an ability to conduct outstanding independent research and show promise for excellent teaching, mentoring, and public engagement.

Application Instructions Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, two writing samples, and three letters of recommendation. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis and until positions are filled. Submit your application via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/173959.

Salary Range The overall expected salary range for the position is $95,000 to $175,000, depending on discipline, rank, and other factors. The actual compensation offered may vary based on candidate location, skills, experience, internal equity, market conditions, and other factors.

Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found at https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre‑Employment Information If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility, visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.

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Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through its key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. The COVID‑19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. All faculty, staff, and students are required to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

For School of Medicine positions, a full vaccination with an FDA‑approved COVID‑19 vaccine is required. All other JHU applicants should follow guidance at https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/covid‑vaccination‑information/ and https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid‑19‑vaccine/.

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