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Recruitment/Posting Title School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers-Newark Faculty Search: Two Positions in Public Affairs and Administration
Department School Public Affairs & Admin
Salary Details $98,000-$160,000
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .
Posting Summary The School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at the Newark Campus of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, seeks candidates for two positions to begin in the Fall 2026: (1) A tenure-track assistant professor position, specializing in Health Care Administration and Policy. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to healthcare management, health equity, health systems and delivery, health policy, and other areas that fall at the intersection of healthcare and public administration. (2) A tenure-track assistant professor position, specializing in Public Management. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to public leadership, emergency management, public budgeting and finance, performance management, human resource management, and digital governance. Research in non-U.S. or comparative contexts is welcome.
Successful candidates will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Experience with, or interest in, teaching students with diverse cultural backgrounds is also important.
The appointee will become a core faculty member in a NASPAA-accredited public administration program that is ranked 7th nationally in Urban Policy, 8th in Public Management and Leadership, 10th in Nonprofit Management by U.S. News and World Report and holds two other top-25 rankings in Public Affairs and Administration. Rutgers SPAA ranked #5 in the nation and #10 in the world for Public Administration by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. SPAA was ranked No. 7 Worldwide for Public Administration in the 2023 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.
As a major public university in New Jersey's largest city, located just a few miles from New York City, the Newark Campus of Rutgers provides students with the knowledge and preparation necessary for leadership roles in an increasingly complex society, with particular attention to its public mission as an anchor institution. The campus has consistently been ranked as one of the most diverse national universities in the United States. Rutgers-Newark is also ranked twelfth in prominence among doctoral degree-granting small universities in the country. Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. SPAA actively engages with the nonprofit and government communities in the greater Newark metro area. The School offers an undergraduate major in public and nonprofit administration, an on-campus MPA, a fully online MPA, an Executive MPA, and a research-oriented Ph.D. Faculty are also involved in several certificate programs. Total enrollment is more than 500 degree and non-degree students. Teaching and published research are each important to the School.
To ensure full consideration, candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching interests, and three recommendation letters. The letter of interest should clearly specify the position for which the candidate is applying.
Questions should be addressed to: Shonda Levine-Ouji ( ).
Please consult the School and Campus websites for further information ( and ).
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 25FA0779
Posting Open Date 08/14/2025
Posting Close Date 10/13/2025
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in public administration or a related field at the time of appointment. Review of applications will begin on October 1, and continue until the position is filled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. Members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Diversity and inclusion are a key foundational element of Rutgers University's Strategic Plan. In the goal to enhance faculty diversity, Rutgers defines diversity very broadly. Diversity may include, but is not limited to, gender, ethnicity, race, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, or other personal or professional characteristics that are either unrepresented or underrepresented in the particular department or unit of intended hire. Rutgers is a Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving Institution.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants Please note: Three letters of recommendation are required in addition to the other required documents listed in the posting.
Quick Link to Posting Campus Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus Rutgers University-Newark
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details 111 Washington St
Newark, NJ 07102
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
