Careers

The La Follette School of Public Affairs seeks to hire up to two faculty members in the areas of science and/or technology and public policy.

The school is open with regards to the specific area and approach to science and/or technology research. However, we may be particularly interested in a scholar who focuses on these issues in the United States, as well those candidates with public policy expertise as it pertains to our society's movement toward the increased use of automation, digitization, big data, and other information technology advances, broadly construed. Topics such as cybersecurity, digital currencies, A.I. applications, or the privacy and ethical implications raised by changes in science and/or science or technology policy are particularly encouraged.

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 science and/or technology and public policy.

The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, fair, and equitable environment that fosters engagement and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff, students and members of the broader community.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and masters/graduate level, lead a scholarly research program, perform university and professional service, interact with the media and public officials, and complete public outreach. 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 science and/or technology and public policy.

The successful candidate, as a member of the College of L&S, will proactively contribute to, support, and advance the college's commitment to diversity among all aspects of their teaching, research, and service.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Required
PhD in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Economics, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Sociology, or a related field.

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.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, departmental, and research environment where all can thrive.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

AUGUST 19, 2024

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

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.

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 November 03, 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. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Anne Oyamada
oyamada@lafollette.wisc.edu
608-263-2409
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/LAFOLLET PUBL AF/LAF PA

Faculty

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.