Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration (Tenure-Track)

About the role

CSU Bakersfield, in the Department of Public Policy and Administration within the College of Business and Public Administration, is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration. The position is available for the 2027-2028 academic year, starting in Fall 2027, and is open to candidates in the bargaining unit of the California Faculty Association. The university is a regional comprehensive institution serving the southern San Joaquin Valley.

Key responsibilities

• Teach core and elective courses in undergraduate and graduate programs, including specialized areas of interest, across face-to-face, fully online, hybrid and other modalities
• Maintain an active scholarly research program with publications in peer-reviewed journals consistent with departmental and college expectations
• Contribute to program development, assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration, and to departmental, college and university service, including accreditation and assessment work
• Develop new courses as needed to meet stakeholder needs

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration/Policy or a related field, with a focus on Human Resources Management or Healthcare Administration; other specializations considered
• Applicants nearing completion of a doctorate may be considered, contingent on proof of degree completion by August 1, 2027
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education and a record or strong potential for high-quality research
• Willingness to engage in departmental, college, university and community service
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students

Application process

• Apply online through the CSU Bakersfield careers site
• Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts of the highest degree earned and three current professional references
• Provide a statement on fostering an inclusive classroom or on contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion
• A satisfactory background check, including a criminal records check, is required; offers are conditional
• Priority consideration applies to complete applications submitted by Monday, February 1, 2027

What we offer

• Anticipated annual salary range of $75,000 to $85,000, based on qualifications and experience
• Competitive faculty employee benefits