Assistant Professor in Public Nonprofit Management in University of Connecticut – USA

Summary

The University of Connecticut's School of Public Policy (SPP) is seeking an Assistant Professor in Public Nonprofit Management for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027, with a possibility of starting in January 2027. Candidates should have a PhD in public affairs, public administration, management, organizational behavior, sociology, or a related field, with ABD candidates considered if the PhD is completed before the start date. The successful candidate will have a strong research agenda in public and/or nonprofit management and will teach core classes in MPA and Nonprofit Management Certificate programs. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The position is based at the Hartford Campus, with teaching assignments potentially including other campuses and online.

Key Facts

Department	School Public Policy (SPP)
Position Type	Assistant Professor
Discipline	Public Affairs, Public Administration, Management, Organizational Behavior, Sociology
Research Area	Public Management, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Theory
Degree Required	PhD in public affairs, public administration, management with nonprofit management focus, organizational behavior with nonprofit management focus, sociology with organizational theory management focus, or related field. ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation of PhD completion before the start date.
Experience	Professional experience in public or nonprofit management is preferred. Demonstrated experience contributing to diversity excellence through scholarship, teaching, and/or public engagement.
Salary	Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Contract Duration	Full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position. Anticipated start August 23, 2027, with a possibility of starting January 2027.
Deadline	2026-10-15
Required Documents	Cover letter (no more than two pages), Current curriculum vitae, One-page teaching statement, Recent teaching evaluations (if available), Contact information of three references (email, phone number, mailing address), One-page commitment to diversity statement
Employer Address	Hartford, Connecticut
Employer Contact	Deneen Hatmaker, Professor, School Public Policy

About the Project

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong research agenda in public and/or nonprofit management. The advertisement does not specify a particular research project but emphasizes the importance of research excellence in these areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong research agenda in public and/or nonprofit management
• Primary teaching assignment including core classes in MPA and/or Nonprofit Management Certificate programs
• Teach courses such as public management, project management, human resource management, and nonprofit management
• Teach graduate and undergraduate classes, potentially including MPA, MPP, Executive Track, and Fellows programs
• Teach at Hartford, Stamford, Storrs campuses, and/or online
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to student success and teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Provide clear evidence of contributions to diversity excellence in the learning experience through teaching, research, and/or public engagement

Required Skills

• Strong record or potential for research excellence in public management and/or nonprofit management
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to teach core public management and/or nonprofit management courses in MPA and/or Nonprofit Management Certificate programs
• Demonstrated experience contributing through scholarship, teaching, and/or public engagement to diversity excellence in the learning experience
• Professional experience in public nonprofit management (preferred)
• Ability to teach Executive Track courses (preferred)
• Record or potential for obtaining external research funding (preferred)
• Evidence of commitment to student success and teaching excellence (e.g., positive teaching evaluations, innovative courses, mentoring students) (preferred)
• Interest in engaging with local, state, and national public service and/or nonprofit organizations (preferred)

Who Should Apply

Candidates with a PhD in public affairs, public administration, management (with a nonprofit management focus), organizational behavior (with a nonprofit management focus), sociology (with an organizational theory management focus), or a related field are encouraged to apply. ABD candidates are also considered, provided their PhD is completed before the start date. Individuals already appointed at the Assistant Professor level are welcome to apply. Applicants should have strong research and teaching interests in public and/or nonprofit management, a commitment to student success and teaching excellence, and a demonstrated contribution to diversity excellence. Professional experience in public or nonprofit management is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

About the Employer

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is the state's flagship institution of higher education, founded in 1881. It includes a main campus in Storrs, four regional campuses, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including Law, Medical, and Dental Schools. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 institution, recognized for the highest research activity and among the top public universities nationally. It has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students. The School of Public Policy (SPP) is home to various graduate programs and certificates, including the MPA and MPP programs, and is located on a state-of-the-art campus in Hartford, Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the start date for this position?

The anticipated start date is August 23, 2027, with a possibility of starting in January 2027.

What is the application deadline?

Review of applicants will begin on October 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

What degree is required for this position?

An earned PhD in public affairs, public administration, management with a nonprofit management focus, organizational behavior with a nonprofit management focus, sociology with an organizational theory management focus, or a related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation that the PhD is completed before the start date.

What are the primary teaching responsibilities?

The primary teaching assignment will include core classes in the MPA and/or Nonprofit Management Certificate programs, such as public management, project management, human resource management, and nonprofit management. Teaching may include graduate and undergraduate classes at various campuses and online.

Who should I contact for questions about the position?

Any questions about the position may be sent to Deneen Hatmaker, Professor, School of Public Policy.

What documents are required for the application?

Applicants must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a one-page teaching statement, recent teaching evaluations (if available), contact information for three references, and a one-page commitment to diversity statement.