The Department of Public Administration and Policy, housed within the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, is seeking to hire a tenure-track assistant professor in public policy and/or applied microeconomics, starting Fall 2026.

We welcome applications from candidates specializing in a wide range of public policy areas, including but not limited to child and family policy, education policy, energy and/or environmental policy, health policy, international development policy, science and technology policy, artificial intelligence policy, social policy and inequality, and urban policy. Applicants must have a completed doctoral degree from an accredited program by August 15, 2026.

Faculty in Rockefeller College are expected to pursue an active research program, teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service activities. As such, applicants must 1) be willing to participate and collaborate in departmental activities involving graduate and undergraduate students and 2) possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively?orally and in writing?to diverse audiences.

Rockefeller College is home to a diverse group of scholars interested in teaching and research on issues of importance in the public and nonprofit sectors. Ranked 27th overall by US News and World Report, the Department of Public Administration and Policy offers an undergraduate major, a Master of Public Administration (MPA), and a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy. The Department is nationally ranked in information technology management, public management, public policy analysis, non-profit management, and public finance and budgeting. We actively seek and support demographic diversity in our faculty and student body. To learn more about the Department visit our website at https://www.albany.edu/rockefeller.

Rockefeller College is part of the University at Albany. Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,300 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in scholarly research and should be an effective teacher able to instruct both graduate and undergraduate students. Applicants are expected to teach a 2-2 load, likely consisting of two sections of masters-level microeconomics, one section of statistics (either masters or undergraduate), and a public policy elective. Candidates should also be willing to teach courses in online formats when specific needs arise. We particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, and all applicants should address their ability to work with culturally diverse populations in their application.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to Department Chair
• Supervises the following positions: None
• May supervise employees as assigned (no direct reports at time of filling position)

Job Requirements:

• Reports to Department Chair
• Supervises the following positions: None
• May supervise employees as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 8/15/2026.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to conduct a program of original research in the field of Public Policy that is likely to produce a stream of publications sufficient for tenure at an R1 university.
• Applicants must demonstrate evidence of a research program that addresses relevant questions in one or more areas of Public Policy through conference presentations, submitted research examples, cover letter, and dissertation research.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential to teach a broad range of courses in Public Policy and Applied Microeconomics at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of, or demonstrated potential for, generating external funding to support the candidate's research agenda.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in economics, econometrics, or public policy.
• A demonstrated ability, or potential for, teaching classes in both online and in-person settings.
• Record of publishing research that addresses the big questions in one or more areas of Public Policy or Artificial Intelligence described above.

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment
• Classroom environment

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant Professor, Salary commensurate with experience

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