Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Public Policy - 316400

Posting Open Date:

09/09/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005219

Full-time/Part-time:

Full Time

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

01/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

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.

Position Summary:

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

College-level teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Please provide four (4) references.

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