Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Poverty & Public Policy

Job Summary: The La Follette School of Public Affairs seeks a faculty member who studies poverty and public policy.
The school is open with regards to the specific area and approach to poverty research.
However, we may be particularly interested in a scholar who focuses on poverty in the United States, as well the tie between inequalities and poverty, the interactions between health and poverty, or the interactions between race and poverty.
This is an open-ranked search.
The selected candidate will conduct productive research, be a committed teacher, and welcome being part of an interdisciplinary department dedicated to promoting good public policy.
Teaching will involve core graduate and undergraduate courses in public affairs or international public affairs, as well as upper-level electives in poverty and social policy.
Responsibilities: The selected candidate will conduct productive research, be a committed teacher, and welcome being part of an interdisciplinary department dedicated to promoting good public policy.
Teaching will involve core graduate and undergraduate courses in public affairs or international public affairs, as well as upper-level electives in poverty and social policy.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and masters level, lead a scholarly research program, perform university and professional service, interact with the media and public officials, and complete public outreach.
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Education: Required PhD in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Economics, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field.
Qualifications: Applicants should demonstrate excellence and productivity in research and a commitment to teaching.
Appointment at the tenured level requires evidence of excellence in scholarly research, teaching and service and requires review by the Social Sciences Tenure Committee at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 19, 2024 Salary: Negotiable ACADEMIC (9 months) Additional Information: The La Follette School is a highly ranked school of public affairs, and one of many highly ranked social science units at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The University is consistently ranked among the top universities in terms of success in federally funded research grants and is highly supportive of an interdisciplinary approach to scholarship.
The College of Letters & Science is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all of us - students, staff, and faculty - can thrive.
Ours is a community in which we all are welcome.
Most importantly, we strive to build a community in which all of us feel a great sense of belonging.
There is no excellence without diversity in all its forms; diverse teams are more creative and successful than homogeneous ones.
We are better when we are diverse and when we acknowledge, celebrate and honor our diversity.
In acknowledging and honoring our diversity, we also assume a responsibility to support and stand up for each other.
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply: To begin the application process, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and create a profile.
Submit a letter of interest (including research and teaching interests), your curriculum vitae, and a writing sample.
You are also asked to provide the name and contact information for three references.
Please note that applicants will be evaluated based upon submitted application materials and therefore should speak to and include evidence of their qualifications.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
The deadline for assured consideration is October 20, 2023; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until it is filled.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct.
To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application.
Contact: Anne Oyamada oyamada@lafollette.
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Official Title: Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/LAFOLLET PUBL AF/LAF PA Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 284695-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
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