Assistant Professor

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience to improve the lives of others. Public Policy is an interdisciplinary social science major designed to provide students with the theoretical perspective, analytical skill, and substantive knowledge needed to respond to major domestic and global policy problems. A double major in Public Policy and a related social science or professional school is common.

This position is located in the Department of Public Policy within the College of Arts and Sciences. This tenure-track position includes 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service to the department. The service portion includes but is not limited to program committees, thesis committees, review committees, and administrative roles within the department or college. The department's current teaching load is 2-2 (i.e., 4 courses per year). Candidates will conduct first-rate, policy-relevant research and teach core courses in public policy at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Candidates will have strong potential, or an established record, of outstanding university teaching, research excellence, and a desire to train and work with a varying body of students.

PhD in Public Policy, or related social science discipline (e.g., Political Science, Economics) by the time of appointment.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest in policy-relevant research and the training to teach core courses in our interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs. Scholars who conduct research related to environmental policy, international development, or poverty are particularly encouraged to apply.

Your application should include: a cover letter that describes your policy-relevant research and teaching interests, articulates your rationale for seeking a position in an interdisciplinary unit, and explains how your expertise aligns with the requirements described above.

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 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.