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Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Service ,(Non-tenure-track, F0029A)

Department SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE

Position Number F0029A

Job Description

The School of Public Service in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a visiting assistant professor position in public administration. The position begins July 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track one-year term position with a 4-4 teaching load for the 2026-Fall/Spring semesters.

The School of Public Service houses a NASPAA -accredited MPA program, a doctoral program in public administration and policy, a graduate certificate in public administration and policy, a graduate certificate in public procurement and contract management, and a minor in public service.

We welcome applicants with an emerging research record or clearly defined research agenda in public administration. The candidate will help meet teaching needs in both the MPA and PhD programs. Courses may include;

+ Introduction to Public Administration.

+ Research Methods.

+ Human Resources Management.

+ Leadership and electives in Nonprofit Management and Governance.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Ph.D. degree in Public Administration or related field by May 2026.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

+ Research trajectory sufficient to ensure graduate certification status to teach in the doctoral program.

+ Ability to teach courses in the MPA and PhD in Public Administration and Policy programs.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience teaching a diverse student population

+ Experience teaching online courses.

+ Emerging research record/agenda in public administration.

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 11/17/2025

Application Review Date 01/15/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must submit materials at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24846

and attach the following with their online application:

+ A cover letter indicating teaching, research, and service interests and accomplishments that explains how the applicant fits the position description.

+ A curriculum vitae.

+ Evidence of teaching effectiveness and/or statement of teaching philosophy and list of courses taught.

+ Unofficial graduate transcripts.

+ Contact information for 3 references.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. All application materials will be held in confidence.

Questions on the position should be directed to Marina Saitgalina, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Telework Friendly No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

About the Department

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

+ Higheredjobs.com

+ DiverseJobs.com

+ InsightIntoDiversity.com

+ Jobs.Virginia.gov

+ Old Dominion University website

+ Virginia Pilot (website or print)

+ Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

+ Academic Keys

+ Other

+ If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Contact Information for Professional References

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents