Job Oppty: Assistant/Associate Professor – Rural Economic Development

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University in Athens, OH seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Rural Economic Development. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent, relevant postdoctoral training, and evidence of scholarly research.

We are particularly interested in candidates with interest or expertise in entrepreneurship, social enterprise, network analysis, or collaborative studies. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the School’s extensive applied work portfolio, develop an interdisciplinary research program, mentor MPA & MSES students, and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching at the School. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the School’s extensive applied work portfolio.

Faculty appointments are year-round (rather than for the 9-month academic year).

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs (www.ohio.edu/voinovichschool) at Ohio University is an innovative, transformative program of job creation and real-world education of Ohio’s next generation of entrepreneurs. The School develops solutions for energy and environmental issues, trains state government and nonprofit agency leaders in strategic value creation and performance measurement, and provides expert analysis of the state’s K-12 system. The School, along with the University, has become a leader in public/private partnerships, and is poised to help Ohio become a business-friendly state.

Ohio University, a public university, is classified as a Doctoral/High Research Activity institution, enrolling 21,000 students (www.ohio.edu). Ohio University is located in Athens, Ohio, which is an historic college town with a modest cost of living in southeastern Ohio in the foothills of the Appalachian mountain range.

Pay Rate -- Commensurate with qualifications

Submit on-line applications at http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/1537. Applicants must attach a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Position will remain open until filled; for full consideration, please apply by 01/16/2012. This position is contingent on final budgetary approval at the University level.

Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.