Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Associate Professor of the Practice or Professor of the Practice

The Department of Public Service and Administration in The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University is seeking a non-tenure academic professional track Associate Professor of the Practice or Professor of the Practice. We seek candidates whose demonstrated leadership and career achievements equip them to inspire and mentor undergraduate and graduate students who seek similar careers. We invite applications from candidates with significant accomplishments in homeland security, emergency management, border security, cybersecurity, and/or counterterrorism. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in applicable laws and policies governing the homeland defense and homeland security missions, government operations, intergovernmental relations, and a knowledge of bureaucracy relevant to both the public and private sectors. Successful applicants will contribute to the development and implementation of our Homeland Security and National Defense area of specialization. A strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students in an academic setting is essential.

This is a full-time, 9-month appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out a vigorous program of teaching, a load of 3:3, at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

The start date for this position is August 1, 2026.

The Department of Public Service and Administration is one of three departments in the Bush School of Government and Public Service. Additional information about the Bush School and department is available at http://bush.tamu.edu/psaa. 

Applicants must one of the following criteria: a) have a doctoral degree appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach, b) have a Master level degree appropriate for the field in which the faculty member will teach and significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or in a related field, or c) have an extraordinary record of accomplishment in an applied setting.  

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/177814 and upload the following: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) names and contact information for three professional references, and 4) Personal Statement to include plans for teaching and service.

The review of applications will begin January 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to Stephanie Bustos at sbustos@tamu.edu.