Assistant or Associate Professor

Assistant or Associate Professor

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Posting Information

Posting Information

Department
Political Science - 316300

Posting Open Date
09/05/2024

Application Deadline
10/05/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Position Type
Permanent Faculty

Working Title
Assistant or Associate Professor

Appointment Type
Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID
FAC0005212

Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week
40

FTE
1

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date
07/01/2025

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Department of Political Science resides within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department of Political Science is the fourth largest undergraduate major in the College with more than 700 majors, a graduate program of approximately 80 students in residence and 38 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty. The Political Science Department at UNC is committed to a vision of the University where all members of the community feel welcome, valued, and can thrive. 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.

Position Summary This tenure-track position includes 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service to the department/college. The service portion includes, but is not limited to search committees, review committees and administrative roles within the department and/or College. The current department teaching load of 2-1 courses per year. The scholar will also do innovative research in the field of Asian Politics/Comparative Political Economy Asia and show promise of research excellence and a desire to train and work with a diverse body of students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD or ABD in political science or related social science and/or computational social science fields; Show promise of research excellence and a desire to teach and train undergraduate and graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience with innovative research in the field of Comparative Political Economy - Asia.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Applicants are required to identify the names, titles and email addresses of professional references at the time of application (please note that four are required). Recommenders will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Alternatively, applicants may list Interfolio as a reference: see ?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhelp.interfolio.com%2Fentries%2F24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System&module=jobs&id=2954701" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhelp.interfolio.com%2Fentries%2F24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System&module=jobs&id=2954701" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://help.interfolio.com/entries/­24062742-Uploading-­Letters-to-­an-Online-­Application-System for instructions. Applicants may also list the email of a Graduate Coordinator who will upload their references.

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Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Shannon Eubanks, Department Manager Department Contact Telephone or Email seubanksemail.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information 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 facultyrecruitmentunc.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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing/research Sample
4. Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
5. Research Statement

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest degree?
   • PhD
   • MD
   • PharmD
   • DDS
   • DVM
   • JD
   • MLS/MIS
   • Masters
   • Other

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