Assistant/Associate Professor (Public Policy and Public Management) (0083302)

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Public Policy and Public Management)

Position Number: 0083302

Hiring Unit: UHM College of Social Sciences – Public Administration

Location: Manoa Campus

Date Posted: May 1, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous; applications review begins June 1, 2026. Applications received by June 1, 2026, will be given priority.

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions:

The Public Administration Program (PUBA), College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (Honolulu, Hawai‘i) invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor (F-3) or Associate Professor (F-4). This is a permanent, tenure track, full-time, 9-month, faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2026 (preferable) or January 1, 2027, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.

The University of Hawai‘i at Manoa is the flagship campus of the UH system. The university is a Carnegie Research I institution located in Honolulu, the state’s capital (900,000 population), an extremely diverse racial and ethnic community.

The Public Administration Program is a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program within the College of Social Sciences. In addition to the MPA, the Program offers two Graduate Certificates (GCERTs): 1) GCERT in Public Policy and 2) GCERT in Nonprofit Management.

The mission of PUBA is to equip those with public and community responsibilities in Hawai‘i, the continental U.S., and the Asia-Pacific region with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to changing public service environments and to work collaboratively to solve problems.

The Program does this in a manner informed by the traditions, cultural sensitivity, and inclusiveness special to Hawai‘i, enabling our graduates to provide leadership and improve communities wherever they serve. Through teaching, research and service, the Program aims to give current and future public service professionals the knowledge and skills they need to be effective leaders in a diverse and globalizing world.

More information about PUBA is available at https://puba.manoa.hawaii.edu/.

Duties and Responsibilities - Assistant Professor (F-3):

1. Teach required and elective courses in public administration for the Master of Public Administration and Graduate Certificate in Public Policy;
2. Advise and mentor students; 
3. Advise group Capstone projects; 
4. Provide assistance with practicum placements;
5. Undertake scholarly and applied research, including publishing in leading public administration outlets and obtaining external research funding, consistent with the purposes of the Program and the College;
6. Provide service to the Department, College, and University, and relevant professional communities;
7. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Duties and Responsibilities - Associate Professor (F-4):

In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Professor rank,

Minimum Qualifications - Assistant Professor (F-3):

1. PhD or equivalent in public affairs, public administration, public policy, or related field from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalent; ABDs will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed prior to the date of hire.;
2. Demonstrated ability to teach university-level courses;
3. Demonstrated scholarly achievement;
4. Demonstrated research and teaching interests in public administration and public policy;
5. Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. 

Minimum Qualifications - Associate Professor (F-4):

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated public policy and public management research and teaching interests in Hawai‘i and the Asia-Pacific region;
2. Interest in building an alumni network of public service leaders and in conducting research that benefits Hawai‘i and Asia-Pacific communities; 
3. Demonstrated concern about social responsibility; 
4. Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

To Apply:  

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following required documents:

Please submit the following required documents:

1. Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Two (2) writing samples, at least one of which you are the sole or first author;
4. Statement summarizing your teaching and service experience;
5. Contact information of three (3) professional references.
6. Official transcripts (copies are acceptable, however, official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Application materials will not be returned. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Inquiries:

808-956-8260 or pubadmin@hawaii.edu

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/