Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Management

University of Southern California

Sol Price School of Public Policy

Department of Public Policy and Management

Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Management (tenure-track)

Position Description and Qualifications

The Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California invites applications for two talented and promising early-career scholars working in one of the following areas: (1) the interface of technology and public administration/management, especially the implementation of technology in governance; or (2) international comparative local governance. We welcome applications from scholars working with qualitative or quantitative methodologies, and from scholars working in these areas from any relevant academic field, including, for example, public policy, public administration/management, political science, sociology, history, philosophy.

About the Department of Public Policy and Management

The Department houses core programs at the Price School of Public Policy. It offers two nationally ranked professional masters degrees: the MPA and the MPP, an undergraduate degree in public policy, a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management, and a professional doctorate in Policy, Planning and Development. The Department has about 25 faculty spanning a wide array of research interests, including public policy analysis, public administration and governance, and philanthropy and nonprofit management.

The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

Consistently ranked among the top schools of public policy in the nation, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy generates uncommon knowledge for the common good. The mission of the Price School is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. The school is composed of interdisciplinary experts who generate innovative approaches and solutions to critical issues. Across four academic departments, Price offers wide-ranging curriculum across undergraduate and graduate programs that provide students with knowledge and distinctive opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their professions. Our academic programs are augmented by numerous research centers, institutes, and initiatives that provide additional research expertise and experience. To learn more about the Price School, please visit https://priceschool.usc.edu .

Compensation and Benefits

The University of Southern California offers a competitive salary within an academic environment based on the candidate’s experience and accomplishments. The university also offers excellent benefits to employees, which include: health, dental and life insurance; tuition assistance; disability and retirement plans; credit union membership; and participation in cultural and social events, as well as access to athletic and recreational facilities.

The annual base salary range for this position (9-months) is $125,000-$175,000.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Note: The core 9-month base salary for this position will be determined by rank and commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.

Apply for this Position

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply via the USC Careers site and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a statement that outlines their research agenda and teaching philosophy and approach. Please also arrange for three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2026.