Phanstiel Chair in Leadership | Advanced Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure

Syracuse University
Syracuse University

Full-time

USD 175k-240k / month

Posted on Sep 9, 2026
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Posting Details

Posting Details
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
Hours
Job 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.

Syracuse University is a private international research university located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history. The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is home to the social science disciplines at Syracuse University and is ranked #1 in the nation for graduate education in public affairs, according to the 2026 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools. The Phanstiel Chair is housed in the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs, home to multiple undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs.

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 (ssiddiki@syr.edu), Tina Nabatchi (tnabatch@syr.edu), and David Popp (dcpopp@syr.edu).
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 Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
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.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/114366
Job Posting Date 09/08/2026
Application Deadline
Open 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Writing Sample
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you first find out about this position?
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  2. * If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position.

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