Assistant Professor - Public Administration

University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States

Updated: about 14 hours ago
Location: Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Assistant Professor - Public Administration
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31410
College College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College
Dept/School Public & International Affairs - 32421
Vacancy Number 16F-601
Position Number 6050
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Public and International Affairs (PIA) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for a position as a nine-month tenure-track assistant professor to play a role in our Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program and our online Executive MPA program, starting August 2024.
The position requires an active research program and carries a 3-3 teaching load. The candidate will teach primarily in the Master of Public Administration program but may occasionally contribute to PIA’s other graduate and undergraduate programs.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • PhD in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required. NOTE: ABD candidates will be considered; however, if PhD is not granted prior to August 1, 2024 initial appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer and Ph.D. must be obtained within the first year of employment.
  • Ability to teach at least one core class in the MPA Program and contribute to the concentrations in Public Management or Urban and Regional Policy and planning
  • Ability to deliver course material both face-to-face and asynchronously online
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Preference will be given to candidates with:
  • Ability to teach more than one of the core MPA courses and/or contribute to one of the MPA concentrations in Public Management or Urban and Regional Policy and planning
  • Experience with publishing and presenting research
  • Prior professional work experience in the public or nonprofit sector
  • Prior teaching experience with both face-to-face and asynchronous online courses
Required Certifications or Licensure
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Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Public & International Affairs is comprised of 16 faculty and is home to a B.A. in Political Science and a series of professional masters programs – Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program, Executive MPA Program (online), a dual M.S. in Environmental Science/MPA Degree, M.S. in Coastal and Ocean Policy (MCOP), and a M.A. and graduate certificate in Conflict Management and Resolution. Additional information about the PIA department and the MPA program can be found at http://uncw.edu/pia/ , http://uncw.edu/mpa/ , and https://uncw.edu/executivempa/ .
College/School Information
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (CHSSA) is home to 14 academic departments and offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Public Administration as well as combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in Spanish and English. The CHSSA also houses the Gender Studies and Research Center, an interdisciplinary and intersectional community of students, scholars, and advocates committed to social justice and equity.
In addition, the CHSSA offers a full complement of minors including interdisciplinary minors such as Africana studies, American studies, Asian studies, classical studies, European studies, forensic science, journalism, Latin American studies, medical humanities, Middle East and Islamic studies, Native American studies, and women and gender studies. Undergraduate certificates for professional writing and publishing, as well as a number of post-baccalaureate certificates such as conflict management and resolution, emergency and disaster management, forensic science, science and medical writing, women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, and Hispanic studies are a part of the college’s offerings.
The CHSSA contributes significantly to the curriculum that comprises UNCW’s University Studies Program, through which all undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The CHSSA strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Graduate programs in the CHSSA are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.
Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts. Each of the CHSSA’s departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations.
Upon completion of their studies, all CHSSA students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives. The College of Humanities, Social Science, and the Arts offers limitless opportunities to engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research and service while also making a positive societal impact. Come and join our vibrant academic environment that values discovery, innovation, and creativity.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on May 9, 2024, the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as an Adobe PDF document including:
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application that responds to the required and desired minimum and preferred qualifications listed above, addressed to Dr. Mark Imperial, Search Committee Chair
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of 3 Professional references, **if ABD one of the references must be Dissertation Chair.
  • If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.


Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.
Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. References will be requested during the screening process.
For questions about the position, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Mark Imperial at [email protected] or 910-962-7928. For questions about the online application process, contact Conswalia Green at [email protected] or 910-962-3220.
Position Type Permanent
Job Posting Date 03/08/2024
Job Close Date 05/09/2024

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