Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor

The Department of Public Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor with a start date of January 1, 2025. The position carries our regular teaching load for teaching track faculty of six courses per academic year (three courses per semester). All courses are taught in person on campus. The appointment is for a three-year (renewable) term. The successful candidate must be prepared to teach core classes in our undergraduate major, including some combination of courses in the politics of public policy, public policy analysis, and normative dimensions of public policy (e.g., Justice in Public Policy). The faculty member may also have the opportunity to teach an elective in a policy-relevant area of their expertise, and teach in our graduate programs. The department aims to provide a fair distribution of courses for each faculty member, balancing the needs of the department and the interests of the instructor. Teaching faculty in our department are also expected to participate in the activities of the department, including serving on committees and advising students. The successful candidate should have a PhD in Public Policy or a related social science field by the time of appointment. Evidence of teaching experience and skills are necessary for consideration.

The Department of Public Policy at UNC is an interdisciplinary social science major that confers the B.A., MPP, and Ph.D. degree (http://publicpolicy.unc.edu/). The Department's mission is to empower students with knowledge, skills, and experience to improve the lives of others. The core curriculum includes training in multiple disciplinary fields, including economics, political science, policy analysis, philosophy, research methods and statistics. Our dynamic faculty are award-winning teachers and researchers with domestic and global policy interests. We emphasize student-focused learning and real-world impact while pursuing innovative research and service in the public interest.

This position is located in the Public Policy Department within the College of Arts and Sciences. The position carries our regular teaching load for teaching track faculty of six courses per academic year (three courses per semester) taught in person on campus. The appointment is for a three-year (renewable) term. The successful candidate will teach core classes in our undergraduate major, including some combination of courses in the politics of public policy, public policy analysis, and normative dimensions of public policy (e.g., Justice in Public Policy). This position may also have the opportunity to teach an elective in a policy-relevant area of their expertise, and teach in our graduate programs. Teaching faculty in our department are also expected to participate in the activities of the department, including serving on committees and advising students.

PhD in Public Policy, Political Science, Philosophy, or a related social science discipline by the time of appointment.

College-level teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Please provide four (4) references.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.