Assistant Professor of Housing and Homelessness Solutions - University of Oregon

Tenure Track position in the College of Design - School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management

Department: College of Design - School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management
Rank: Assistant Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Application Deadline

September 30, 2024; position open until filled

Required Application Materials

Please submit materials by September 30, 2024, to ensure consideration of your application.

To apply, submit the following with your online application:
1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position
2) curriculum vitae
3) a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)*
4) a statement of teaching interests, approach or philosophy
5) contact information for three references (reference letters not necessary at the time of application)
6) a scholarly writing sample, such as a peer-reviewed publication or working paper. In your cover letter, please address your research approach and how it addresses the needs in the position description and indicate the core Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) or Master of Public Administration (MPA) classes and electives in housing policy, management, or services that you have an interest in or experience in teaching. In your DEI statement, outline how, through research, teaching, mentoring and/or service you will advance DEI. This might include collaboration with local communities, organizations, or initiatives to advance equity and inclusion within the university.

*The School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management is dedicated to building a diverse community committed to teaching and working in an inclusive environment. Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion might address:
• Understanding inequities in academia, public policy, and/or nonprofit management faced by historically underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.
• Evidence of initiatives, mentoring, or teaching that aim to reduce barriers for underrepresented or disadvantaged groups.
• Evidence of research interests that address or incorporate issues that involve or affect diverse groups.
• Examples of how you envision new activities and pedagogical projects that will support and expand an accessible, diverse, and inclusive education in public policy and/or nonprofit management.

The University of Oregon is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute to the achievement of this goal. The School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management seeks to further this commitment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Position Announcement

The School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management at the University of Oregon is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor Rank) starting September 15, 2025. The position is a 1.0 FTE, 9-month, full-time faculty position. Candidates must have research and teaching interests in the nonprofit or government sectors. We seek candidates with demonstrated scholarly potential and strong teaching skills.

This position is appropriate for a candidate specializing in policy, public administration, or nonprofit management, which addresses the critical issue of housing insufficiency. We encourage applications from candidates interested in identifying socially just and economically viable solutions to the housing crisis and homelessness. In particular, we are looking for candidates who specialize in one of the following fields:
• housing finance (public or nonprofit finance),
• nonprofit or government organizations that work in housing and homelessness advocacy or human services,
• collaboration and coalition building, or
• philanthropic solutions to the housing crisis.

The primary teaching responsibilities will be focused at the undergraduate and graduate levels in public policy, public administration, and nonprofit management. We are particularly interested in candidates who would be able to teach some of the following courses: government and nonprofit financial management, public management, philanthropy, nonprofit management consultancy, project management, fundraising, board governance, public policy analysis, public sector economics, quantitative methods, program evaluation, and strategic planning. The candidate would develop housing-specific elective courses such as housing policy, affordable housing finance, or other relevant topics.

This position would report to the Director of the School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management and the Director of the Master of Public Administration Program and/or Master of Nonprofit Management.

The University of Oregon operates on a system of three 10-week quarters with a typical load of five courses per year. Service responsibilities include committee contributions, advising, and participation in shared governance. In addition to teaching and service responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to sustained and developing research with an active and ongoing professional record.

Department or Program Summary

The School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management is an interdisciplinary school with undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs that provide a rigorous curriculum combining academic theory, analytic skills, and extensive real-world applications.

A core value throughout the department is respect for individuality and diversity, as we recognize that such a commitment will enhance excellence in our educational and research missions. Therefore, we seek candidates who will help create an educational environment supportive of staff, students, and faculty, inclusive of race, culture, (dis)ability, gender, sexuality, religion, or other aspects of human diversity. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented and historically excluded groups.

Minimum Requirements

• A PhD in public policy, public administration, nonprofit management, or a closely related field. All but Dissertation (ABD) candidates, please note your anticipated date for PhD completion.
• research and teaching interests in the nonprofit or government sectors and a research portfolio focused on housing insufficiency.
• Strong quantitative or qualitative research skills demonstrated through published or in-progress research or advanced coursework.
• Ability to teach core Master of Nonprofit Management or Master of Public Administration classes and electives in housing policy, management, or services.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of innovative and effective pedagogy and teaching in public policy, public administration, and/or nonprofit management, focusing on Housing or Homelessness.
• Evidence of research, initiatives, mentoring, or teaching that aim to reduce barriers for underrepresented, vulnerable, or marginalized groups.

About the University

The University of Oregon is the flagship institution of higher learning in Oregon and enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students. It is an Association of American Universities member and Tier-One research institution that is ranked “highest research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.  The UO programs in art and design are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The University of Oregon is in Eugene, in the beautiful Willamette Valley, with easy access to snow-capped mountains and scenic coastlines.

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