Assistant Professor of Public Law & Government (Municipal Law Specialist)

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department SOG Sch of Government - 375100
Posting Open Date 11/29/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Assistant Professor of Public Law & Government (Municipal Law Specialist)
Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID FAC0004355
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 more than 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 by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials understand and improve state and local government.

The School offers a nationally ranked Master of Public Administration program – on campus and online – to prepare public service leaders. The School is also home to entrepreneurial and innovative initiatives that research, advise, and train in areas including public leadership, judicial education, technology, environmental finance, and development finance, among others.

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: https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/diversity-and-inclusion.

For more information about the School, visit sog.unc.edu.
Position Summary

The School of Government seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member as a specialist in municipal law who will serve as its principal advisor to municipal attorneys.

The primary responsibilities of this position will include teaching, advising, research, and publication in the following areas:

-municipal ordinance authority, including general police powers, ordinance enforcement , and emergency management authority;
-liability and conflicts, including local government liability, public official liability, ethics for elected officials, and conflicts of interest; and,
-general municipal law, including charters, home rule, and Dillon’s Rule.

Work will also include topics of government transparency, board procedures, and local government structure.

Work is centered in Chapel Hill but requires occasional travel and consultation around the state. Faculty appointments are year-round (rather than for the nine-month academic year).

Learn more about working as a faculty member at the School of Government here: https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/about/information-about-faculty-positions-0.
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

Five or more years of experience in local government law.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Please submit the following documents with your application:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Writing Sample
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/245460

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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