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Job # 078974
Job Title Phanstiel Chair in Leadership | Advanced Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure
Location Syracuse, NY
Campus Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range Adv Assoc Prof: $175-195K; Full Prof: $190-240K
Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status Exempt
HoursJob Type Full-time
Rank Open Rank
Unionized Position Code Not Applicable
Job Description The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for the Phanstiel Chair in Leadership. The nation's top-ranked school of public affairs, Maxwell seeks a candidate who will contribute to the school's identity as a home for collaborative, interdisciplinary problem solvers developing innovative solutions to the world's most pressing issues.
We welcome applicants who study leadership in any of its many forms and styles and across a wide range of contexts - in government and politics, in communities and organizations, in moments of crisis and change, and in the everyday work of bridging divides and building common ground.
The ideal applicant will have an active and impactful research agenda that speaks to broad academic and practitioner audiences, and a strong record of undergraduate and/or graduate (including doctoral) teaching and advising. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field. We especially welcome scholars whose work crosses disciplinary boundaries, including those working in public affairs, political science, psychology, sociology, organizational behavior, management, education studies, nonprofit studies, and related fields.
The candidate will bring scholarly and pedagogical expertise to Maxwell's MPA program, contributing to its public and nonprofit management track, which trains future public service and other leaders in managing and leading within and across organizations, jurisdictions, and sectors. The successful candidate will teach an array of courses across our undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
We welcome applicants at the rank of Professor or senior Associate Professor who will qualify for promotion in the near future.
Applicants should upload a cover letter detailing their research agenda and teaching philosophy, a CV, and a recent working paper or publication.
Full review of applications begins
October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. All questions about the search may be directed to the search committee: Saba Siddiki (
[email protected]), Tina Nabatchi (
[email protected]), and David Popp (
[email protected]).
Qualifications The ideal applicant will have an active and impactful research agenda that speaks to broad academic and practitioner audiences, and a strong record of undergraduate and/or graduate (including doctoral) teaching and advising. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant field.
Job Specific Qualifications None
Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teaching - Design and deliver high-quality instruction in leadership, public and nonprofit management, and related subjects across the School's undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs
- Develop and teach courses that serve students with a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds
- Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including doctoral students, on coursework, research, and professional development
- Contribute to curriculum development
Research - Maintain an active, high-impact research agenda addressing leadership across governmental, organizational, community, and cross-sector contexts
- Produce scholarship that engages both academic and practitioner audiences and advances understanding of contemporary public affairs challenges
- Pursue external funding and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, books, and other scholarly outlets
Service- Participate actively in School, University, and disciplinary governance, including committee work and administrative responsibilities as assigned
- Support recruitment, mentoring, and professional development of colleagues and students
- Represent the School and its programs at professional conferences and other engagements as appropriate
Physical Requirements Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment Not Applicable
Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter detailing their research agenda and teaching philosophy,and a recent working paper or publication.
About the Syracuse area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/114366
Job Posting Date 09/08/2026
Application DeadlineOpen Until Filled Yes
Priority Consideration 10/15/2026
Job Category Faculty
Message to Applicants Full review of applications begins
October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled
