UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

Institute of Public and International Affairs (IPIA)

Senior Position—Public Policy

http://www.ipia.utah.edu/

2006-07 POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

The College of Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS) at the University of Utah is launching an exciting new Institute of Public and International Affairs (IPIA) that will house numerous research, teaching, and outreach activities related to politics, public policy, governance, security, and international affairs. The University of Utah is seeking an accomplished senior scholar with expertise in public policy who would be tenured as an associate or full professor in one of the seven departments in CSBS and hold a senior appointment in IPIA. Departments in CSBS include anthropology, economics, family and consumer studies, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to core public policy teaching, undertake research projects that will advance the IPIA's public policy emphasis, and assist leadership in building the IPIA's regional, national and international reputation during its early, formative years.

 Qualifications

We seek applications from individuals who conduct research related to policy analysis and/or policy decision-making whose work would build on existing public policy strengths within the university.  Preferred areas of research include, but are not limited to and are not listed in priority order: (1) economic and social well-being, (2) health, and (3) the environment. Researchers with an international perspective will be considered favorably.  We encourage applications from individuals who are excited about working in a multi-disciplinary environment.  The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., be familiar with current public policy issues, have effective interpersonal skills, and an established, nationally visible, extramurally funded research program.

 Application Deadline and Start Date

Applications should be received by October 16, 2006.  The search committee may consider applications received after this time until the position is filled.  This is a new position with an expected starting date of approximately July 1, 2007 .

 Contact Person

Inquiries should be made to the IPIA Public Policy Search Committee, c/o Jolaine Randall, 801-581-6493 or jrandall@cppa.utah.edu.  Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, a sample of published work, and contact information for three references.  Applications should be mailed to: Professor Robert Huefner, Chair, IPIA Public Policy Search Committee, c/o Jolaine Randall, University of Utah , 260 S Central Campus Dr Rm 214, Salt Lake City , Utah 84112 .

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer, encourages nominations and applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.