Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

The Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Memphis invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2026. Successful candidates will be expected to carry out a rigorous program of research, actively contribute to graduate teaching, and engage in service to the university and the profession. The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment with a standard 2-2 teaching load.

The Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration, home to the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, offers a NACC-affiliated Master of Nonprofit Management, a NASPAA-accredited MPA program, graduate certificates in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership and Local Government Management, and undergraduate minors in Nonprofit Management and Public Administration.

The Department welcomes candidates with a record of research and publication in department-aligned disciplines of nonprofit management and public administration. Those whose research agendas focus on nonprofit finance, strategic management, and/or information and communication technologies are especially encouraged to apply.

The position requires teaching in the core of the MNM and MPA programs, along with the graduate certificates offered by the Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. The successful candidate will be able to offer courses in public budgeting and nonprofit finance and contribute to other courses across our programs.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in nonprofit management/leadership, philanthropy, public administration, public policy, social entrepreneurship, community development, or a related field by the time of appointment.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 10, 2025. The following documents are required:

  1. Cover letter of interest
  2. Statement of teaching philosophy
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. Unofficial transcripts
  5. Names and contact information for three references

All application materials must be submitted through the University of Memphis online application system. For more information about the position, email Dr. Davia Downey at Davia.Downey@memphis.edu or call 901.678.4090.

By |2025-09-10T10:08:20-04:00September 10th, 2025|Job Posting|
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Chair in Philanthropy, School of Public Policy and Administration (Philanthropy; Nonprofit and Management)

About the Position

  • Fields of Specialization: Philanthropy; Nonprofit Leadership and Management
  • Academic Unit: School of Public Policy and Administration
  • Category of Appointment: Associate Professor
  • Rank/Position Title: Chair in Philanthropy
  • Start Date: July 1, 2026 or as soon as possible after that date
  • Closing Date: October 15, 2025

The Faculty of Public and Global Affairs at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for Canada’s first Chair in Philanthropy, associated with the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership graduate program, School of Public Policy and Administration. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor (Tenure Track).

The Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership graduate program at the School of Public Policy and Administration seeks an exceptional scholar specializing in philanthropy and nonprofit research to be a leader in advancing the field in Canada and internationally. The successful candidate is expected to develop a high-quality, impactful research program related to philanthropy and the charitable and nonprofit sector. The position is open to a diversity of disciplines and a variety of research agendas that contribute to understanding: philanthropic behaviour and culture; philanthropic institutions and their role in supporting social change or climate action; volunteering and volunteerism; nonprofit organizations and management; ethical issues in the sector; funding, fundraising and grantmaking; professional practice in the sector; and/or charity regulation and public policy. Interest in research in a Canadian or comparative context and the ability to use big data would be assets. The Chair is expected to engage with professional and philanthropic communities and participate in international research networks.

As the first Chair in Philanthropy in Canada, the successful candidate will be a research leader who can help build this field of scholarship across the country in collaboration with sector organizations and other researchers. The Chair is funded by a consortium of individuals and is not named for a specific individual or family.

By |2025-08-04T12:41:54-04:00August 4th, 2025|Job Posting|
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Full-Time Faculty (Non-Tenure Track), DePaul University

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences seeks one full-time non-tenure track faculty member to teach courses in its School of Public Service 2025-26 academic year. This position will be housed in the School of Public Service and primarily serve graduate students, although there will be opportunities for undergraduate teaching. Depending on expertise, successful candidate(s) will teach a range of courses including Introduction to Public Service Management, Statistics for Public Service and the School’s Research Methods graduate-level courses. A secondary ability to teach on topics such as policy design and analysis, policy implementation and economics for public service is preferred. Emphasis will be placed on finding a candidate with skills linking theory to practice in classroom activities. Assigned classes will be in person on DePaul’s Chicago campuses (Loop and Lincoln Park) and remote, both synchronous and asynchronous, following successful completion of DePaul Online Teaching Series faculty training program. At the discretion of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, administrative duties may be assigned in place of a course assignment.

By |2025-05-06T14:56:41-04:00May 6th, 2025|Job Posting|
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Professional in Residence / Director of Applied Research – INAR at LSUS

Position Title: Professional in Residence / Director of Applied Research
Organization: Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research (INAR) at LSU Shreveport (LSUS)
Reports to: Executive Director of INAR
Employment Type: 9-month full-time position, Professional in Residence
FTE Split: 50% Teaching, 50% Director of Applied Research
Location: Shreveport, LA

Position Overview:
The Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research (INAR) at LSUS seeks a knowledgeable, forward-thinking Professional in Residence who will also serve as the Director of Applied Research. Reporting to the Executive Director of INAR, this position combines research leadership with teaching, working to expand INAR’s research initiatives and impact across the region. This is non-tenure track position.

By |2025-01-29T11:17:39-05:00January 29th, 2025|Job Posting|
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Executive Director of the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies and Women’s Philanthropy Board

Position Overview

The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies encompasses teaching, outreach, and research, thus supporting the tripartite mission of Auburn University. Its work focuses on philanthropy, wealth management, mentoring and nonprofit studies, serving a variety of students and other audiences in a real and virtual community. The Cary Center supports teaching and learning in the College of Human Sciences academic programs which focus on the art and science of philanthropy as applied to the nonprofit sector. The center provides mentoring for students, professionals, and communities in the areas of economic sustainability and philanthropy. The Cary Center includes three divisions: Community and Collegiate, Youth, and Adult, which includes the flagship program, The Women’s Philanthropy Board and the men’s auxiliary group, the Phils.

Job Summary

The Executive Director of the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies and Women’s Philanthropy Board will have responsibility and oversight for the fiscal, human resources, external relations, public relations, fundraising/grantsmanship, educational, research, and programmatic (outreach) functions. This role drives fundraising to support programming and create new opportunities. This role is integral to advancing the mission of the College of Human Sciences through programming and initiatives of the Cary Center. This role will also include teaching responsibilities and may carry an assistant/associate clinical professor title. This a twelve-month nontenure track position. The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment.

By |2025-01-08T10:34:17-05:00January 8th, 2025|Job Posting|
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Watts Endowed Director of the School of Community Resources and Development and Full Professor

The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU), Phoenix, Arizona (USA), is pleased to invite applications for the position of Watts Endowed Director of the School of Community Resources and Development (SCRD) and Full Professor, with a term commencing no later than July 1, 2025. We are seeking an innovative, engaging leader to advance the strategic vision of this important academic unit. ASU is repeatedly ranked #1 in innovation and for our engagement with international students. This growing, highly regarded institution is known for being ahead of the curve in anticipating and responding to the evolving nature of higher education.

This is a full-time, fiscal-year (12-months), benefits-eligible, tenured administrative appointment. The endowed Directorship comes with $100,000 of annual funding that may be used to advance scholarship or any school related initiatives the director envisions as appropriate. The inaugural Watts Endowed Director will join a talented senior leadership team that works across a variety of disciplines including public policy and administration, social work, criminology, nonprofit leadership and management, sustainable and cultural tourism, parks and recreation, community sports, and emergency management to advance our mission to build more vibrant, health, equitable and sustainable communities.

The School of Community Resources and Development is one of four degree-granting units in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at the Downtown Phoenix campus and one of ASU’s transdisciplinary schools encompassing faculty in several areas of study. The SCRD has more than 600 students studying in a number of our Phoenix (AZ)-based programs with learners being reached globally through online modalities. SCRD’s unifying theme is community development, evinced through several distinctive, yet complementary areas of education and scholarship. The activities of the school’s faculty, staff, and students exemplify the design imperatives of the New American University through our unifying theme, with each program contributing to SCRD’s vision to advance healthy, resilient, and sustainable communities that amplify its core mission to promote community wellbeing. Nonprofit leadership and management programs at undergraduate, graduate and continuing and professional education levels are a distinction of SCRD. Additionally, the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation is a key asset within Watts College and SCRD.

The initial application deadline is December 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Arizona Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they are received until the position is filled. Please direct all questions about the position to the search committee chair, Beth Huebner, at Beth.Huebner@asu.edu

For a more detailed position description and full application details, see: https://apply.interfolio.com/158909

By |2024-12-03T16:23:11-05:00December 3rd, 2024|Job Posting|
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Research Associate – Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy (Johnson Center) seeks to understand, strengthen, and advance philanthropy in order to create strong, inclusive communities.

The center is seeking a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team of social science and information technology professionals.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) position located at our offices on the Pew Campus at GVSU, with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule according to the GVSU flexible work arrangement policy (currently 2 days per week onsite).

As a Research Associate, you will work on quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation projects and will produce a variety of written content for foundation, government, and nonprofit clients.

The Research Associate (RA) is a key role ensuring the Johnson Center’s work translates data and information to storytelling and decision support that helps advance the sector. The RA will work collaboratively with research managers, data analysts, web developers, project managers and other staff across the Johnson Center. In addition, the RA will support the research team in building relationships with current and potential clients, as well as assisting with project management, client communications, and preparing material for reports, workshops, presentations, and conferences. Key to the position is maintaining the highest standards of research quality and ethics, as well as the ability to manage a small portfolio of project assignments.

The Research Associate will report to and regularly meet one-on-one with an assigned Research Manager who will work closely with you and support you regarding research, client engagement, project management, and analysis/writing. On-the-job training and professional development opportunities will be available and reflect the center’s culture and values.

By |2024-11-20T15:26:33-05:00November 20th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Research Manager – Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy (Johnson Center) seeks to understand, strengthen, and advance philanthropy in order to create strong, inclusive communities.

The center is seeking a Research Manager to join an interdisciplinary team of social science and information technology professionals.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position located at our offices on the Pew Campus at GVSU, with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule according to the GVSU flexible work arrangement policy (currently 2 days per week onsite).

As a Research Manager, you will focus on quantitative and qualitative analysis, program evaluation, writing, and presentation support for applied research and evaluation projects foundation, government, and nonprofit clients.

The Research Manager (RM) is a critical role ensuring the Johnson Center’s work translates data and information to storytelling and decision support that helps advance the sector. The RM will collaborate with research associates, data analysts, web developers, project managers, and other staff across the Johnson Center. In addition, the RM is an ambassador for our work and will build relationships with current and potential clients and engage in public speaking and facilitation at workshops, presentations, and conferences. Key to the position is maintaining the highest standards of research quality and ethics, including collaboration with the university’s Institutional Review Board.

The RM will propose research methodology, follows existing Johnson Center data protocols, suggests and implements improvements, and will serve as one of the center’s internal and external “research ambassadors.”

The RM will report to and regularly meet one-on-one with the Director of Consulting Services who will work closely with you and support you regarding project selection, client engagement, research, and final presentation. On-the-job training and professional development opportunities will be available and reflect the center’s culture and values.

By |2024-11-20T15:24:15-05:00November 20th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Nonprofit Management & Leadership: Faculty of Practice and Director

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Director of Nonprofit Management and Leadership within the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service. This position will include teaching responsibilities in a faculty of practice title.

The LBJ School seeks a dynamic leader to advance the RGK Center’s mission of fostering research and education in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in these areas and a commitment to building a vibrant and diverse global civil society.

By |2024-11-10T10:11:07-05:00November 10th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Philanthropy: Faculty of Practice and Director

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Director of Philanthropy within the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service. This position will include teaching responsibilities in a faculty of practice title.

The LBJ School seeks a dynamic leader to advance the RGK Center’s mission of fostering research and education in philanthropy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in this area and a commitment to building a vibrant and diverse global civil society.

By |2024-11-10T10:09:40-05:00November 10th, 2024|Job Posting|
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