Job Openings with CUPSO Members

Are you looking for the next step in your career as a "pracademic" serving communities across the country? The centers, institutes, and schools in the CUPSO network are looking for talented, committed people to join this exciting field at the nexus of policy, research and practice. Here you can explore current job openings and share them with your networks as well! 

Voinovich School, Ohio University

Workshop Instructor, Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service
Location:Dublin, OH (trainings may be held in person or virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams)
Overview: The Leadership Academy, within the Voinovich School, offers customized professional and executive education programs for adult professionals working in the public or nonprofit sector. Each session is geared toward emerging leaders, professional leaders, or executive leaders. Duties will include developing and presenting session content while working closely with the curriculum manager to meet the needs of the specific learners. This collaboration includes writing appropriate objectives for assessment purposes, creating a training agenda, and providing materials (such as pre-work for participants, PowerPoint presentations, and handouts). We are looking for engaging instructors who incorporate elements of active learning into their instruction. Based on client interest, we anticipate the need for instructors in the following subject matter/content areas: 1) Knowledge transfer within organizations and with external entities. Theories of knowledge transfer v. practice. 2) Economic development fundamentals. 3) Local government budget and financing. 4) Asset mapping.
Full Job Description and Application
For best consideration apply by February 28 (posted Feb 2, 2026)

Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska Anchorage

Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) Director
Location:Anchorage, Alaska
Overview: The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) is seeking a new Director who will provide visionary leadership to the institute and manage a multi- disciplinary team consisting of 30 people, including faculty, research staff, and student researchers. The Director reports to the UAA Vice Chancellor for Research. The successful candidate must bring experience that extends or complements ISER’s focal research areas. The institute expects the Director to be recognized on and off campus as the Institute's voice, promoting its achievements and advocating for future opportunities and their financial support. Most importantly, the Director will guide and support institute researchers and staff, harnessing their expertise to shape ISER’s future research agenda in ways that respond nimbly to Alaska’s complex and evolving policy landscape.
Full Job Description and Application Information
(posted Feb 6, 2026)