Assistant Professor, Criminal and Motor Vehicle Law (Magistrates)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department SOG Sch of Government - 375100
Posting Open Date 12/19/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Assistant Professor, Criminal and Motor Vehicle Law (Magistrates)
Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID FAC0004381
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 02/01/2023

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. Established as the Institute of Government in 1931, the School of Government’s mission is to improve the lives of North Carolinians through nonpartisan, engaged scholarship that helps public officials understand and improve state and local government. For more information about the School’s mission and history, visit sog.unc.edu/about/mission-and-history.
The School of Government recognizes the importance of an educational and work environment in which all individuals are respected and valued. To that end, we are strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. For more information about the School’s commitment to diversity, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page: sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/diversity-and-inclusion.
Position Summary
The School seeks to hire a tenure track professor who will specialize in criminal law and procedure, with an emphasis on motor vehicle law, and who will serve as the School’s primary contact for North Carolina’s nearly 700 magistrates on criminal law matters. This position will be responsible for planning and teaching in educational programs for magistrates and will also teach on topics related to criminal law and procedure, including motor vehicle law, for other judicial officials.
The faculty member in this position would be expected to generate scholarship relevant to the state’s criminal motor vehicle laws and to the duties of magistrates in criminal proceedings, including setting conditions of pretrial release and issuing criminal process.
Work is centered in Chapel Hill but requires occasional travel and consultation around the state. Faculty appointments are year-round (rather than the nine-month academic year).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
J.D., excellent writing skills, strong academic background, and a demonstrated commitment to public service required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference for candidates with:
-Five or more years of experience in local government law.
-Experience working with the North Carolina court system on criminal law issues.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Writing Sample
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/246666

Department Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Danielle Bass, Assistant Dean for Human Resources
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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 [email protected].
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.

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