Assistant Teaching Professor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job # 079073

Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor

Location Syracuse, NY

Campus Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus Experience Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $70,000 - $90,000

Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours Determined by Department Chair

Job Type Full-time

Rank Assistant

Unionized Position Code CF

Job Description

Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs seeks outstanding candidates for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position.

This is a renewable, fixed-term, non-tenure-track position. Assistant teaching professors serve under three-year renewable contracts. The typical teaching load is three courses a semester for two semesters a year.

The career track for teaching professors includes the possibility for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor, and longer renewable contracts.

Candidates are eligible for promotion after 5 years in rank. Evaluation for contract renewal and promotion is based on teaching excellence.

Teaching professors do not have expectations for research comparable to tenured or tenure-track faculty, but are expected to maintain currency in their field of expertise and will be provided support for applied research and/or other professional activities.

The person hired will become a member of the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs faculty.

The primary duties of the position will be to teach courses for the interdisciplinary undergraduate major in Policy Studies.

Policy Studies is a liberal arts major that focuses on developing skills that are valuable in a wide range of careers and prepares students to become responsible citizens in policy development and implementation across sectors including national, state, and local governments as well as community-based and business organizations.

The curriculum places emphasis on experiential learning and the development of skills that directly enhance students’ career competitiveness and success.

The candidate may have teaching assignments in other programs offered by the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs as well, including world-renowned graduate programs in Public Administration and International Relations.

Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to experiential and applied learning is essential for this position.

Candidates should have expertise in public administration, policy analysis, policy implementation, government institutions, non-profit and community-based organizations, or related areas. Professional experience related to these topics is a plus.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by a union, SEIU Local 200 United.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (PhD) in public administration, public policy, or a related social science discipline including, but not limited to, economics, political science, sociology, and urban planning is required.
• Teaching experience or evidence of potential for teaching excellence is also required.

Job Specific Qualifications

• A demonstrated ability to interact effectively and efficiently with diverse people in a highly multidisciplinary environment
• A commitment to and potential for excellence in developing and leading experiential and applied learning opportunities for students.
• A capacity to work with non-profit organizations, government agencies, and businesses in facilitating undergraduate research and internship experiences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• The teaching professor will serve as instructor for required and elective courses in the undergraduate Policy Studies major.
• Occasionally, teaching in the Public Administration and International Affairs graduate programs may be assigned.
• Other responsibilities, such as administrative duties and service to the department, school, and the University, may be expected, as well.
• Service assignments may include providing student advising; supporting student admissions and placement; serving on curriculum oversight committees and other service assignments typical of faculty members in the department.
• Teaching professors do not have expectations for research comparable to tenured or tenure-track faculty, but are expected to maintain currency in their field of expertise.

Physical Requirements Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment Not Applicable

Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and contact information for three professional references.

About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/115025

Job Posting Date 11/09/2026

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled No

Priority Consideration

Job Category Faculty

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