The Auburn University Department of Political Science is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Administration to begin August 16, 2024. Candidates must be able to offer courses in-person and online at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in public administration and nonprofit management. Candidates should be broadly trained in public administration and/or nonprofit management.

They are seeking individuals who can contribute extensively to the MPA Program’s Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Organizations and Community Governance, the Graduate Certificate in Global Public Service, and undergraduate public administration courses. In addition, the individual should be able to teach courses in the core curriculum in the Master of Public Administration Program (NASPAA accredited). The standard teaching load is two courses per semester for at least the first three years of appointment.

The Johnson Center for Scholarly & Creative Excellence at Grand Valley State University seeks a Project Manager to join a multidisciplinary team of 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 flexible work arrangements according to the GVSU remote work policy (see Salary and Benefits and ADA sections below).

As a Project Manager, you will support external and internal consulting, research, and operational projects. The Project Manager position will plan and implement project timelines, identify staff and other necessary resources, maintain clear client communication, and ensure quality, on-time, and within-budget deliverables. The position reports to the Director of Strategy and Planning and will support this Director as needed.

The Johnson Center for Scholarly & Creative Excellence at Grand Valley State University is seeking a Data Architect to join an interdisciplinary team of social science and information technology professionals. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with the center’s Community Data and Research Lab, located at our offices on the Pew Campus at GVSU, with the opportunity for flexible work arrangements according to the GVSU remote work policy (see Salary and Benefits and ADA sections below).

As a Data Architect, you will focus on defining and implementing the data architecture to support research, evaluation, and technology projects across the Johnson Center.

This role works collaboratively with the organization’s team of researchers, data analysts, and web developers. In addition, the Data Architect helps build relationships with clients and supports the identification, development, and delivery of client projects. Key to the position is a strong foundation in system design and development, strict adherence to data quality and security, and a desire to leverage these skills to support effective philanthropy and advance the common good.

As a member of the Johnson Center’s Community Data and Research Lab, this position’s responsibilities may include designing databases, defining ETL pipelines, and assisting with data processing to feed web-based dashboards and reports. In addition to project work, the role is responsible for proposing new data storage solutions and suggesting and implementing improvements to the current infrastructure. Current data infrastructure includes PostgreSQL databases hosted on-premises in a Windows environment, with a move to the cloud on the horizon. The position reports to the center’s lead of technical services.

The Institute for Nonprofit Administration & Research at Louisiana State University in Shreveport seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor (starting 2024) who also will serve as the Program Director for the Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration.

Assistant or Associate Professor / M.S. in Nonprofit Administration Program Director

The MSNPA Program Director performs under a 9-month contract overseeing a 33-hour graduate program designed to matriculate students within a year of entering the program. Teaching load is 4 courses within an academic year, including an expectation that one of those will occur during the summer term for which the PD will receive additional compensation commensurate with university policy for summer teaching. The Director will oversee the MS in Nonprofit Administration program, serving our students by (a) ensuring our curriculum remains consistently relevant and connected to Nonprofit Academic Centers Curricular Guidelines, (b) conducting coherent and instructive advising as necessary, and (c) helping assemble, develop and maintain instructors who bring exceptional insight and passion to the courses they teach. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Institute and working with the Manager of Operations/MSNPA program advisor, the MSNPA Director also will participate in connecting students to nonprofit organizations for internship and job opportunities. The Program Director is responsible to keep the MSNPA program aligned with NACC accreditation standards. There is an endowed professorship that is associated with the position.

The faculty member will be expected to be involved in service through the university, community, and profession as outlined in the Faculty Performance annual reporting done by LSUS. The departmental service expectations include participating in INAR staff meetings and attending INAR-sponsored events and conferences. The faculty member also can facilitate workshops and conduct consulting through INAR (any employment or consulting outside of INAR) must be pre-approved.

In addition, the faculty member will be expected to maintain an active nonprofit-focused research agenda. The faculty member may initiate, lead, and participate in INAR-sponsored research studies and supervise two Graduate Research Assistants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nonprofit Administration, Management, Leadership (or similar)
• Strong familiarity with best practices in online, graduate-level instruction
• Previous experience as a program director, or in a coordinator capacity in a university environment
• Previous paid experience working within a nonprofit organization environment

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Nonprofit Administration, or at the discretion of the Search Committee, one that is sufficiently associated with Nonprofit Administration
• Track record of scholarly research
• Demonstrated ability to teach well in an online platform as well as a traditional classroom environment

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and 3 references to the Search Committee Chair, Heather Carpenter heather.carpenter@lsus.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023.

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University seeks to understand, strengthen, and advance philanthropy in order to create strong, inclusive communities. Its Center for Scholarly & Creative Excellence 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 with the center’s Community Data and Research Lab, located at our offices on the Pew Campus at GVSU, with the opportunity for flexible work arrangements according to the GVSU remote work policy (see Salary and Benefits and ADA sections below).

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

The Research Manager works collaboratively with research associates, data analysts, and web developers at the lab as well as staff across the Johnson Center. In addition, the Research Manager builds relationships with current and potential clients and engages 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.

In addition, the Research Manager proposes research methodology (including alternative and equitable approaches to evaluation and participation), follows existing Johnson Center data protocols, suggests and implements improvements, and serves as an internal and external “evaluation ambassador” for the Johnson Center.

The Research Manager will regularly meet one-on-one with the Director of the Community Data and Research Lab, 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.