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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS & ADMINISTRATION

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (2 POSITIONS)

FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), one of the 22 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system, is a comprehensive university serving the San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley. We are proud of our mission to support a richly diverse student body through academically rich and culturally relevant learning experiences. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as well as an Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Our student population reflects a variety of abilities and identities. Many are the first in their family to attend college. Our students come from a number of regional community colleges and high schools. The California Mobility Index ranks Cal State East Bay among the top 15 institutions delivering on the promise of economic mobility for low-and moderate-income learners throughout the state. It is the only school in the Bay Area to make the cut. The successful candidate will bring with them expertise or an openness to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all of our students.

We are known for our award-winning programs, expert instruction, diverse student body, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. With an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students and 900 faculty, the University offers bachelor's degrees in 49 fields, minors in 52 fields, master's degrees in 34 fields, 16 credentials programs, 18 certificate options, and 1 doctoral degree program. Cal State East Bay has two locations: the main 342 acre campus in the Hayward hills and the Concord Center. For more information on CSUEB, please visit: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Public Affairs and Administration offers two degree programs: a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, and an M.S. in Health Care Administration. The MPA degree is offered at the Hayward Campus and has more than 200 MPA students who focus on two option areas after completing foundation and core courses: either Public Management and Public Policy or Health Care Administration. The MS-HCA program has over 225 students and is offered at the Hayward Campus and fully online. The MPA and MS-HCA programs are members of the ACHE Health Education Network (HEN) and participate in the California Association of Healthcare Leadership, which is the local chartered chapter of the American Chapter of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

Our MPA students are prepared to apply their education to the meaningful lifework of public service. Through the program's emphasis on interpretive and critical theory perspectives in administrative theory, social justice, and administrative ethics, graduates are prepared to be socially responsible contributors to society, think critically and creatively, communicate clearly and persuasively while listening to others, promote equity and social justice, and work collaboratively and respectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

To learn more about the Department of Public Affairs and Administration, please visit https://www.csueastbay.edu/paa/

DUTIES OF THE POSITIONS (2): The successful candidates for these two positions are expected to teach graduate courses and advise students-preferably in both the MPA and MS-HCA degree programs-keep active research portfolios, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.

Please note that both programs are currently fully online offering both synchronous and asynchronous modalities. Candidates should address their experience teaching online, and/or any professional development that could aid them in online teaching. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that tenure-track faculty members will perform their duties within the state of California. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online.

RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor (2 positions). Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization. Anticipated salary: [salary range will be provided and entered by Academic Affairs. Salary or salary range is required in all positions announcements by New Pay Disclosure Requirements - SB 1162]

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Semester, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS: A successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in public administration or a related field; candidates with earned doctorates in health care administration, urban affairs, and other similar degrees will be considered. ABDs will be considered; however, the Ph.D. must be completed by the effective date of the appointment in August 2027.

Candidates must have broad-based expertise in core curricular areas in public administration. These areas include, but are not limited to, leadership, policy, finance and budgeting, quality assessment and improvement, and strategic planning. Preferred candidates will also have broad-based expertise in these areas as they relate to health care administration.

Candidates must also have a background in teaching public administration and public management at a level appropriate for a generalist MPA program. Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated background in both public administration and health care administration teaching and/or research at the graduate level. Candidates must demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. In particular, candidates should specifically address experience that has fostered their development of an effective university-level teaching style and their approach to advising and mentoring students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement and an active research agenda. Candidates will preferably have experience creating research and community involvement opportunities for a diverse student population.

In addition to teaching and scholarly achievement, all faculty are expected to assume responsibilities on department and campus-wide (college, university) committees. Candidates must address their experience in university and/or community service-such as substantive leadership, committee, and administrative participation-and explain how they plan to build a record of service at various levels of the CSUEB community while also fulfilling their instructional and research goals.

To eventually be recommended for tenure, the candidate will need to demonstrate satisfactory performance in the areas of teaching; research, scholarship, and/or creative activities; and service to the university, the profession, and the community.

For more information about the position, contact Michael Moon, Ph.D., Department Chair, at michael.moon@csueastbay.edu.

This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University's program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: https://www.csueastbay.edu/accessibility/ For more information about accommodations for employees, contact: Iris Gallardo, Human Resources, at 510-885-2335 or email: iris.gallardo@csueastbay.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: All positions will be considered open until filled. Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; a complete and current vita via PageUp (see "Apply Now"), unofficial transcripts for the highest degree, and names and email addresses for three letters of recommendation.

Condition(s) of Employment

California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

Satisfactory completion of a background check that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment.  Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position.

All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

EEO Statement

CSUEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal State, East Bay provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's  Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Other Information

All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free.  For more information, please visit our website here.

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here.

Mandated Reporter

The incumbent in this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and will be required to comply with requirements set forth in the CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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