About COMPA
History
The Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA) is one of America’s leading national organizations-committed to excellence in public service and public administration in city, county, state and federal government. Founded in 1971, COMPA was established as a Section of the American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) in 1977 and is a broad-based minority membership Section of ASPA. COMPA strives to provide a forum for leadership and professional development of minority public servants, administrators, engineers, governmental officials and technologists.
Mission
The mission of COMPA is to advance the science, processes, technology, art and image of public administration by providing leadership in the elimination of discriminatory practices against all minorities. Additionally, to serve and assist public administrators, students and other professionals involved in public service. COMPA is dedicated to achieving and supporting the following goals for its members:
- Strengthening and increasing the role minorities play in setting public policy.
- Influencing public managers and executives to insure that the interests and goals of minority employees are served.
- Educating our membership about emerging issues in public sector management by sponsoring conferences and issuing periodicals.
- Nurturing the career aspirations of our membership by identifying employment opportunities and promoting the candidacy of our members in the public sector.
- Recognizing outstanding public administrators for their contributions both in the public and private sectors.
Vision
COMPA is a broad based membership Section of the American Society of Public Administration, COMPA is committed to excellence in public service and public administration in city, county, state, and federal government.
COMPA seeks “to make a difference in the quality of life of all individuals.”
COMPA’s membership consists of city, local & federal government managers/administrators, business/corporate executives, entrepreneurs, engineers, academicians, and students.
COMPA prepares and mentors minority students for a career in public service through scholarships, teaching and training.
COMPA conducts an annual national and regional conference for minority public administrators; raises funds for education, social and economic programs; and provide educational opportunities through continuing education training and shared information through organizations website and chapter activities.
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Career Opportunities
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The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - Department of Public Administration (DPA) in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at (http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/pa) plans to hire a new tenure track faculty member at the Assistant level beginning in August 2012.
Application Procedure. For fullest consideration please submit a curriculum vitae, two sample publications, a one-page statement of research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience by January 16, 2012 to:
https://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=15482
For more information and full details CLICK HERE.
Villanova University Tenure Track Faculty Member in Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program in the Department of Political Science invites applicants for an entry level, tenure-track position in public administration at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall Semester 2012. Ph.D. in Public Administration must be completed by June 30, 2012.
Applicants must apply on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu. All material must be received by January 15, 2012. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Christine Palus, Public Administration Program Director, at christine.palus@villanova.edu.
For full detailed requirements CLICK HERE.
The Department of Political Science at Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2012. Review of applications will begin January 9, 2012, the position will remain open until filled.
All applications must be made online at https://www.emujobs.com – Posting FA1207E. For more details: CLICK HERE.
A complete application should include curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, at least three current letters of reference, and samples of scholarship, course syllabi, and student evaluations (items can be combined in files for uploading).
For more information: Dr. Raymond Rosenfeld, Search Chair - raymond.rosenfeld@emich.edu
The School of Management at Marist College seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Administration beginning Fall 2012.The successful candidate will teach primarily at the graduate level in the Master of Public Administration Program.
To learn more or to apply, please visit http://jobs.marist.edu. For more details: CLICK HERE.
Only online applications are accepted. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 13, 2012. Seeking applicants who can make a significant contribution in one or more of the following areas of teaching and research: public management, nonprofit management, urban management, and management information systems. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the potential for developing a track record of outstanding research and teaching both in the classroom and online. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Public Administration or D.P.A.by the date of hire.
Click here for more details. To apply online: Click here then select EMPLOYMENT.