Call for Applications: Academic Position in Public Administration for Assistant Professor Level

Tipo de planta académica: Regular Academic Track

Employment: Full time

 

The School of Government at UC Chile invites applications for a full-time academic position in the tenure-track rank of Assistant Professor. This call is primarily aimed at early-career researchers with an interest in conducting high-quality research and teaching on relevant topics related to public administration and the functioning of the State. Exceptionally, applications from academics at more advanced stages will be considered.

The School of Government is an interdisciplinary academic unit composed of faculty with backgrounds in public policy, public administration, economics, political science, sociology, law, engineering, and other related disciplines. Its work is based on the conviction that public problems require innovative, rigorous, collaborative, and interdisciplinary approaches grounded in academic excellence. The call is aimed at strengthening and expanding the School’s work in public administration, bureaucracies and public employment, management and implementation of public policies, and related areas.

Academic expectations

Academic development is governed by the regulations and guidelines of UC Chile and the academic unit, including the University’s Academic Regulations (Reglamento del Académico).

In general, academics are expected to:

•Teach general and specialized courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels (the regular teaching load is three courses per year). Spanish fluency is not required at the time of application, but candidates must be prepared to teach in Spanish in the short term.
•Direct theses or final graduation activities.
•Develop their own research agenda with external funding.
•Maintain a sustained record of high-quality academic projects and publications.

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UC Chile promotes equal opportunity and the construction of an inclusive, diverse, and fraternal community. In this context, female academics are especially invited to apply.

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Applications are expected from individuals holding a doctoral degree (or who have a defined doctoral defense date, which must be prior to the start of their duties at the University), in a discipline relevant to public management. The call is open to individuals with a Ph.D. in public administration, government, public policy, public law, political science, sociology, and related disciplines, conducting teaching and research focused on the study of the functioning of the State, management and implementation of public policies, bureaucracy and public employment, or other relevant topics directly related to the efficient and ethical administration of the public sector.

Special value will be given to:

•Interest and experience in applied empirical research.
•Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Administration.
•Commitment to evidence-based public policy formulation.
•Ability to integrate and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams.
•Prior teaching experience (appropriate to career stage).
•Proactivity, academic leadership, and willingness to engage in collaborative work.

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Interested individuals must send the following background information to the link indicated below:

•Complete Curriculum Vitae, including a list of research projects and publications.

•A relevant publication, reflecting their work in the subject area of the call (or a core chapter/article of the doctoral dissertation for candidates completing their Ph.D.).

•Personal cover letter (max. 2 pages), including:

•Academic interests and career trajectory in research and teaching.

•Motivation to join UC Chile and the School of Government, and how their interests articulate with the mission and general objectives of the School.

•Expected contributions to the UC community, considering its institutional mission (see here).

•Brief academic proposal (max. 2 pages), including:

•A general description of planned research agenda for the coming years.

•Approaches or courses that the candidate could offer.

•Copy of doctoral degree, or an official letter from the program certifying the date of the doctoral defense to obtain it.

•Two confidential recommendation letters, addressed to the Hiring Committee of the School of Government. Contact details of referees must be included in the application form. Letters must be sent directly by the referees via the link they will receive.

•Copy of teaching evaluations, if available.

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•Expected start date: first or second semester of 2027.
•Foreign candidates: Selected foreign nationals must obtain the corresponding visa to join the academic faculty.

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•Application deadline: November 30, 2026
•Application form
•Inquiries: Please direct them to Andrea Repetto, Professor at the School, at contrataciones.egob@uc.cl

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