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The Department of Urban Studies and Public Administration, in the College of Business and Public Administration at Old Dominion University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the associate or full professor level for Fall 2007. The Department offers a NASPAA accredited MPA program and a PhD in Public Administration and Urban Policy. Field is open: the successful candidate is expected to teach courses in the core curriculum of the PhD and the MPA Programs. Qualifications include: Ph.D. in Public Administration/Urban Affairs and Public Policy or related field, interest in administering graduate programs, an established research record and proven teaching skills.

Old Dominion University is a state-supported, Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive University with over 20,000 students. The University is located in Norfolk, Virginia, the hub of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area with a population of approximately 1.5 million. As a major recreation area known for its beaches, historical landmarks, and the Chesapeake Bay, the Hampton Roads Region also profits from its proximity to Washington, D.C., Williamsburg, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Federal, state, and local governments represent 32 percent of the region's total employment. Boasting the largest naval base in the world, Hampton Roads also accommodates major Army and Air Force commands.

Candidates should forward a letter of application indicating research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses (with telephone numbers) of three references to Professor Berhanu Mengistu, Chair, Department of Urban Studies and Public Administration, College of Business and Public Administration. Old Dominion University, Suite 2084 Constant Hall, Norfolk, VA, 23529-0224. Application review will begin immediately but will continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals may visit the College of Business and Public Administration website at http://www.odu-cbpa.org/uspa.

Qualified women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Old Dominion University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.