Job Opportunities
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MPA students and graduates acquire unique skill sets through their studies. A variety of employers from the public, private and nonprofit job sectors seek employees with these skills. Faculty in the Department of Public Policy and Administration work closely with MPA students and graduates who seek support and assistance in their career development. Internships can offer valuable networking and development opportunities. In addition, interested students and graduates should contact Dr. Stephanie Witt , Internship Director, Department of Public Policy and Administration. The Boise State Career Center has a range of services available to assist students/graduates as they make career decisions. |
Current Openings
Assistant Professor, Public Policy & Administration (SS-0002-90)
The Department of Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University (BSU) is seeking candidates for a tenure-track assistant professor to teach in the NASPAA-accredited MPA curricula to begin in either the of 2010. Candidates will be expected to teach classes related to environmental and natural resources policy and other courses in the MPA program. For additional details and submission requirements, please visit the BSU Faculty and Administrative Employment Opportunities page at: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/joblistings/faculty/. Boise State University is an EEO/AA Institution, Veterans preference.
Associate or Full Professor/Director, Master of Community and Regional Planning
Department of Public Policy and Administration (SS-0005-89)
The Department of Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University (BSU) seeks a Director for its new Master of Community and Regional Planning program. This position for the new graduate degree program may begin Fall 2009.
The Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho is looking for a part-time Resource Specialist . Application deadline is Sept. 4th.
Jobs with Bonneville Power Administration, available through the Energy Jobs Portal
Career Opportunities with the U.S. AIR FORCE
U.S. AIR FORCE - HEALTH PROFESSIONS: For those who may be interested in working in a health care management field, the Air Force offers tremendous leadership opportunities. Check out the AF Medical Service Corps (MSC) program.
The Partnership in Public Service conducted an informative survey of the Federal Government and what the hiring needs are through 2009 in 34 agencies across the country. Info and link is below.
The federal government is hiring, and if your background is in security, you’re at the top of Uncle Sam’s most-wanted list, according to a new report - Where the Jobs Are: Mission Critical Opportunities for America, released by the Partnership for Public Service. The report outlines government-wide projected hiring needs through 2009 and is based on a survey of 34 federal agencies representing nearly 99 percent of the federal workforce. The survey finds nearly 193,000 mission critical jobs need to be filled in the next two years! -PARTNERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Here is the link to the website and short blurb about the report. You can access the report mid way down on the first page. http://ourpublicservice.org.
Learn about job opportunities in the federal government
View "Policy Jobs" announcements here. Please note that some announcements require a membership to access information, but some do not.
Are you ready for a RARE experience? RARE recruitement is offereing the opportunity for an invaluable learning experience...both personally and professionally! This hands-on experience comes highly recommended "to anyone who is adventurous, looking to gain hands-on work experience, and anxious to explore beautiful Oregon! The RARE staff are terrific and would love to talk to anyone who might be interested."
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Last modified: Nov 10 2009
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