Assistant/Associate 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 tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a July 1, 2025 start date. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Public Policy or a related social science discipline (e.g., political science, economics, etc.) by the time of appointment. The department is looking for individuals who conduct rigorous, policy-relevant research in human security issues, broadly conceived. Possible areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, poverty, political violence, governance, climate change and environmental degradation, social disparities and marginalized populations, human rights, and foreign aid. Scholars who teach and conduct research on low and middle-income countries are especially encouraged to apply. The ability to teach empirical research methods-qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-will be considered an asset.

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 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. This tenure-track position includes 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service to the department. The service portion includes, but is not limited to search committees, review committees and administrative roles within the department and/or College. This position carries our regular teaching load for tenure track faculty of four courses per academic year (i.e., a 2/2 teaching load). The scholar will also conduct rigorous, policy-relevant research in human security issues, broadly conceived, and show promise of research excellence along with a desire to train and work with a diverse body of students.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Public Policy or a related social science discipline (e.g., Economics, Political Science, Sociology, etc.) by the time of appointment. The successful candidate must conduct rigorous, policy-relevant research in human security issues, broadly conceived. Possible areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, poverty, political violence, governance, climate change and environmental degradation, social disparities and marginalized populations, human rights, and foreign aid. The successful candidate must be prepared to teach core classes in public policy at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Promise of research excellence and strong teaching potential, as well as the capacity to contribute to an active multidisciplinary department, are necessary for consideration.

We are primarily seeking candidates with expertise in human security issues, broadly conceived, who are able to teach core courses in Public Policy. Scholars who teach and conduct research on low and middle-income countries are especially encouraged to apply. The ability to teach empirical research methods qualitative, quantitative, or mixed will be considered an asset.

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 of the position. 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.