Professor, Director of the School of Public and Environmenta …, Gary

Professor, Director of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iana University Northwest is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and fairness-focused leader as the Director of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) with expertise in one of the SPEA areas of concentration. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in criminal justice, public administration, public health, health policy, non-profit management, or environmental policy. This position requires a leadership role in a collaborative campus environment and reports to the Dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs. The position is a twelve-month, full-time position that will include a tenured faculty appointment in the school. The Director teaches two courses during the calendar year. Salary will be commensurate with experience.SPEA offers undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice, Health Services Management, and Public Affairs, as well as a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program with concentrations in Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, and Leadership. SPEA's graduate program is fully accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). Academic programs are delivered in-person, hybrid, and online in IU Collaboratives. SPEA works closely with the Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE), the campus organization committed to creating and maintaining strong ties between campus units/organizations and community stakeholders.Key responsibilities include: Leadership: Provide strategic leadership for the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, fostering a culture of academic excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Steward resources in a transparent environment. Build strategic relationships and partnerships with the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.Develop, manage, and oversee the school's budget. Cultivate revenue-generating opportunities, including grants&donor relationships. Foster the development, evaluation, and retention of staff. Academic Excellence: Ensure academic excellence of programs, lead assessment and accreditation efforts within the school. Support high-quality teaching, research, and service. Manage faculty personnel processes within the school.Student Success: Direct, manage, and guide NASPAA accreditation processes to ensure the continued accreditation of the MPA program. Supervise undergraduate and graduate curriculum development, class scheduling, program evaluations, and the implementation of academic policies. Establish vision, guidance, and expectations for the enrollment management work of the unit.Guide and participate in student recruitment, retention, and success initiatives. Basic Qualifications - Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in public administration, management or policy, criminal justice, public health, health policy, health administration, non-profit management, environmental affairs, or related fields.A distinguished record of teaching and scholarship, sufficient for tenure at a rank of Full Professor. Leadership and administrative experience in an academic setting. Familiarity with the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) accreditation process. A commitment to an educational philosophy that is student-centered and combines theory and practice.Preferred Qualifications: Innovative, effective, academic leader with proven leadership skills. Strong team building/collaboration, organizational, and managerial skills. The ability to work effectively across interest groups. Demonstrated financial acumen. Progressive academic administrative experience.Record of successful fundraising. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Ellen Szarleta, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, . All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as of the position start date. The department is unable to sponsor visas for this position. For questions about work eligibility, the search committee can connect you with the IU Office of International Services.Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Review date begins March 1, 2026: (Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee). Final date: March 15, 2026: Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Expected Start Date - 07/01/2026 Posting Number - IU-101482-2026