Assistant Professor of Public Law & Government

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Information
Posting Information


Department SOG Sch of Government - 375100
Posting Open Date 10/17/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Assistant Professor of Public Law & Government
Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID FAC0004798
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 02/01/2024

Position Information


Be a Tar Heel!
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government is the nation’s preeminent university-based hub for training, consulting, and impactful scholarship aimed at local and state government. Since 1931, the School’s mission has been to improve the lives of North Carolinians through practical scholarship that empowers citizens and public officials to understand and enhance state and local government.
Each year the School offers over 200 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences tailored to cater to the diverse needs of more than 12,000 public officials, helping them navigate the complexities of public service.
In addition to our renowned training programs, the School operates a nationally ranked Master of Public Administration program, available both on campus and online. We cultivate the next generation of public servants, equipping them with the knowledge and skills essential for impactful governance.
The School also supports a wide variety of entrepreneurial and innovative initiatives aimed at topics including public leadership, criminal justice, technology, environmental finance, and community development. These practical research and advisory centers raise the bar for what government can achieve across North Carolina.
Position Summary
The UNC School of Government seeks an attorney with a commitment to public service, a desire to teach, and a passion for legal research and writing to serve as our newest Assistant Professor of Public Law & Government. This tenure track position will focus on municipal law, necessitating close collaboration with municipal attorneys, elected city council members, town managers, and other local government officials across North Carolina to help them deliver more effective and efficient services to our state. 
In this challenging role, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to advise local governments on their authority and obligations under state and federal law, to develop and deliver legal training to hundreds of local officials each year, and to produce high-quality, high-impact municipal law scholarship. The candidate will develop and share expertise on crucial legal topics such as the sources and limits of local government authority, municipal liability, government transparency, and local government structure.
The person who fills this important position will make a substantial impact on the future of local government in our state. Every consultation with a public official, every class taught, and every piece of scholarship published by the new faculty number will contribute to the School’s 90-year legacy of improving North Carolina through better governance. 
 
 
Learn more about working as a faculty member at the School of Government here: https://www.sog.unc.edu/about/employment-opportunities
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
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/267721

Department Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Celeste McGilvary, Human Resources Consultant
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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