Job ad submitted by: Davia Downey, University of Memphis
Job title: Assistant Professor (University of Memphis)
Hiring institution: University of Memphis
Location: Memphis, Tennessee | United States
Application deadline: 10/10/2025
The Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Memphis invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2026. Successful candidates will be expected to carry out a vigorous program of research, actively contribute to graduate teaching, and engage in service to the university and the profession. The position is a full-time, 9-month appointment with a standard 2-2 teaching load.
The Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration, home to the Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, offers a NACC-affiliated Master of Nonprofit Management, a NASPAA-accredited MPA program, graduate certificates in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership and Local Government Management, and undergraduate minors in Nonprofit Management and Public Administration.
The Department welcomes candidates with a record of research and publication in department-aligned disciplines of nonprofit management and public administration. Those whose research agendas focus on nonprofit finance, strategic management, and/or information and communication technologies are especially encouraged to apply.
The position requires teaching in the core of the MNM and MPA programs, along with the graduate certificates offered by the Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. The successful candidate will be able to offer courses in public budgeting and nonprofit finance and contribute to other courses in public and nonprofit management.
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in nonprofit management/leadership, philanthropy, public administration, public policy, social entrepreneurship, community development, or a related field by the time of appointment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Minimum Position Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in public administration, nonprofit management a related field.
All application materials must be submitted through the University of Memphis online application system. For more information about the position, email Dr. Davia Downey at [email protected] or call 901.678.4090.
To find the full job description, please see: https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/45300
