Posted: 18-Oct-25
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R139116
The John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Public Budgeting and Finance at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Autumn 2026. We encourage applications from individuals engaged in high-quality research that is relevant to public affairs. Research and teaching interests should focus on public budgeting or public finance, broadly construed to include areas such as public financial management, financial reporting, performance-based budgeting, fiscal sustainability and resilience, debt management, capital finance, tax and fiscal policy, and financial administration. We welcome applicants with training in related social science disciplines, including (but not limited to) public affairs, public policy, public management, public administration, economics, or political science. Responsibilities will include teaching core and elective courses in the colleges undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs. We encourage applicants to describe teaching and professional development experiences that have prepared them to teach and mentor learners at all levels. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include service to the college, university, community, and professional associations.
We desire applicants with the potential to become productive and impactful researchers, effective teachers, and conscientious and engaged community members. The land-grant mission is core to the university and the college, and we are particularly interested in applicants whose research not only makes a strong scholarly contribution but also delivers value to the public. Relevant prior professional experience is desired but not required for the position. Salary and benefits are competitive. OSU offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee sponsorship for work authorizations.
Performance Objectives
- Publish high-quality scholarship in any subfield of public budgeting or public finance, including in high-impact public affairs journals.
- Effectively teach core and elective courses in the Glenn Colleges undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs, creating learning environments in which all students are valued and engaged.
- Engage in service to the college, university, community, and public affairs professional associations.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required
Qualified applicants must:
- Conduct high quality research in any subfield of public budgeting or public finance.
- Have, or be on track to complete before starting the position, a Ph.D. in Public Affairs or a related field.
Desired
- Engage with public affairs professional associations (e.g., Association for Budgeting and Financial Management, National Tax Association, Public Management Research Association, and Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management) and publish research in affiliated public affairs journals.
- Conduct research relevant to state or local government with evidence of (or the potential for) research partnerships with state or local governmental entities.
- Have relevant prior teaching, mentoring, and professional experience.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.
Once you start the application you will need to fill it out to completion and upload each of the required materials. Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application or required materials after submission. Application materials must include the following:
- Cover letter describing how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position
- Curriculum vita (CV)
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching and Mentoring
- Writing sample (recent article, working paper, or dissertation chapter)
- Letters of reference will be requested through Ohio State Universitys job application portal after materials are submitted and screened according to the minimum position requirements. Up to three letters of reference may be provided. Additional letters will not be reviewed.
We will begin reviewing applications immediately with priority given to those submitted by midnight, November 17, 2025. Please email the chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Dr. Neal Hooker, at GLENNPBF@osu.edu if you have any questions about the position.
The College
The John Glenn College of Public Affairs is dedicated to improving public governance and policymaking through education, research and technical assistance. For nearly 60 years, the college has prepared the next generation of public and nonprofit leaders and equipped practitioners with the knowledge and training to address complex challenges. The Glenn College is ranked 16th among our peers in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings of Americas Best Graduate Schools and recognized among the top programs in the following specialty areas: public management and leadership (7), nonprofit management (9), local government (18), social policy (19), public policy analysis (20), urban policy (22), and public finance and budgeting (25).
The University
Ohio State is one of the largest public research universities in the U.S. and the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.