Johns Hopkins University’s recently launched School of Government and Policy seeks to recruit members of its founding faculty in multiple disciplines and fields of study, including (but not limited to) political science, economics, law, sociology, and history. This is an extraordinary opportunity for preeminent and entrepreneurial faculty to build an entirely new school—one that transcends disciplinary boundaries, reimagines how scholars, students, and practitioners can productively work together, and builds enduring and productive lines of communication across political and social divisions.

The first phase of hiring will focus primarily on tenured faculty who can play a leadership role in the school’s development. We seek faculty who have a demonstrated interest in and vision for building essential areas of scholarly excellence, launching new academic programs, and/or developing impactful collaborations with partners across and outside the university. Some hires will connect with university-wide initiatives in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and technology and policy. Other recruits—including those focused on municipal governance, bureaucratic politics and public management, and various domestic and international policy challenges—will contribute to core areas of inquiry within the school itself. 

About the School

Anchored at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center, in the heart of Washington, D.C., the School of Government and Policy will be a hub of discovery, collaboration, and impact. At a time of political, social, and technological upheaval, this new school will support and inform scholarly and practical efforts to build a more effective government and solve complex policy challenges. The school will scrutinize institutional reforms that have the potential to improve government operations, examine the potential for advancing technologies to transform government workforces and operations, develop novel approaches to multidisciplinary education and experiential learning, and foster vital dialogue and engagement across a wide range of ideologies, backgrounds, and worldviews.

Similar to JHU’s other academic divisions, the School of Government and Policy will be grounded in a commitment to both world-class research and exceptional education. It will prepare the next generation of policy and public sector leaders to advance evidence-based solutions to society’s greatest challenges through innovative approaches that: 1) embed science, data, and technology in the curricula; 2) give students the tools required to think strategically and creatively about government and policy innovations; and 3) emphasize the critical need for cross-functional skills and capabilities at all levels of government and in bridging public, non- profit, and industry sectors.

The School of Government and Policy is strategically positioned as a non-partisan convening destination for scholars, experts, and leaders. Over the course of its founding years, the school will grow to encompass 35 full-time faculty members with expertise that spans both theoretical and applied approaches to public policy and government. During this founding period, additional hires will be made with other units across the University, yielding an even larger and more integrated tenured and tenure-track faculty.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis and until positions are filled. Interested candidates should submit their applications via Interfolio.

Johns Hopkins is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualification of each applicant.

Dependent upon discipline, rank, and other factors listed below, the overall expected salary range for these positions is $150,000 to $450,000.

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