Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Information
Department Public Policy - 316400
Posting Open Date 10/15/2021
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID FAC0003693
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2022

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Public Policy is an interdisciplinary social science major designed to provide students with the theoretical perspective, analytical skill, and substantive knowledge needed to respond to major domestic and global policy problems. A double major in Public Policy and a related social science or professional school is common.
Position Summary
The Department of Public Policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applicants to apply for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank with a focus on teaching in our inaugural MPP and the interdisciplinary Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (CIPG).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Ph.D. in public policy, business, management, organizational theory, strategy, social entrepreneurship; sustainability, sociology, or philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Priority will be given to candidates with research, teaching, and/or professional experience focusing on one or more of the following areas: organizational theory; strategic management; business & public policy; and operations management with expertise in, but not limited to business and society; business ethics; corporate social responsibility (CSR); sustainability and/or environment social governance (ESG); corporate social justice & racial and/or gender equity; public benefit & certified B corporations; cross-sector collaboration; and social innovation. The selected candidate will maintain an active program of research and teach courses in the BA, MPP, CIPG, and Ph.D. program. UNC Public Policy is an academic unit within the College of Arts & Sciences. Additional affiliation is possible with Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship. For more on Innovation at Carolina, see here. We are interested in candidates who hold a professional degree (MPP, MBA, or similar) and/or equivalent professional experience in addition to a doctoral degree.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
 Application Requirements For full consideration, please include: 1. Cover letter that articulates the candidate’s fit for an interdisciplinary unit in general and teaching in an accelerated MPP program and/or graduate certificate. 2. Research statement that highlights the public policy contribution of the candidate’s research plans and how they align with faculty thematic clusters. 3. Teaching statement. Explain how you would teach and mentor students who value transferable knowledge, skills, and experiences and who might want to work in the public, non-profit or private sector. 4. Additional statement. UNC-CH is committed to a diverse and inclusive learning community. Include examples of ways you have already addressed this commitment in your previous and current experience or would like to in the future. 5. Examples of research publications. 6. 4 names of reference (4 letters will be requested for finalists). 
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Department Contact Name and Title Michelle Cordero, Department Manager
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

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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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