Associate or Full Professor Position in Political Science: Public Administration

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Position Information

Position Number 1613 Functional Title Associate or Full Professor Position in Political Science: Public Administration Position Type Tenure Stream Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Political Science Department is staffed by 10 full-time faculty and approximately 12 part-time instructors. It offers a comprehensive undergraduate program for approximately 300 political science majors. The department also serves students across the University by teaching courses in the general education curriculum. At the graduate level, the department offers the NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree and two certificate programs, one in Nonprofit Management and one in Urban and Economic Development. The graduate program enrolls approximately 100 students each year, including typically 55-60 MPA students.

Position Summary

Associate or Full Professor Position in Political Science: Public Administration

The Department of Political Science invites applications for a tenured position in Public Administration at the rank of Associate or Full Professor beginning August 1, 2027. Tenure will be offered at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications. The successful candidate will begin serving as the Director of Graduate Programs in Political Science on August 1, 2028. The primary responsibility of the Director of Graduate Programs is to lead the NASPAA-accredited MPA program, which serves the local region and state via courses offered on campus in the evening. The successful candidate will join a faculty committed to high-quality, student-centered undergraduate and graduate education; a strong research agenda; attentive student mentoring; and meaningful service to the University, the profession, and the broader community. Candidates are expected to teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The department web page is https://psc.uncg.edu/. The review of applications will begin October 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

UNCG is a Minority Serving Institution. UNCG and the Department of Political Science foster an environment of collaboration across departments and schools and support community-engaged research. UNCG is located in Greensboro, the largest city in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and the third-most populous city in the state. Greensboro is a vibrant city with nearly 300,000 residents and more than 47,000 college students and is known for its expansive parks and greenway system, arts, music, and sports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference is given to candidates who best fulfill our instructional and programmatic needs in local government, urban economics (or economic development more broadly), and quantitative analysis for public administration.

Tenure Status Tenure Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information or to apply for this position (#1613), please visit our website at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/. Please submit a cover letter that includes a teaching statement, a summary of your research program, up to three representative writing samples, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations (if available), and a curriculum vitae. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of a minimum of three references who will be contacted with instructions regarding how to submit a confidential letter of reference. Inquiries should be made to the search committee chair, Professor Hunter Bacot, ahbacot@uncg.edu.

Recruitment Range Competitive based on experience Org #-Department Political Science - 12214 Job Open Date 09/08/2026 For Best Consideration Date 10/12/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent Time Limited Duration Number of Months per Year 9 FLSA

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - R, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - R, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - R, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - R, Bending - O, Squatting - R, Crawling - R, Reaching - R Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - R, Driving - Standar/Automatic - R, Driving - Mower/Forklift - R, Location - Trees - R, Location - Air vent - R, Location - Roof - R, Equipment/Machines - Heights - R, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - R, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - R, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - R, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds - R, Night/Dark - O, Extreme noise levels - R, Extreme temperatures - R, Inside - C, Outside - R, Ventilation ConditionsDust - R, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - R, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - R, Ventilation ConditionsGases - R, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - R, Chemical Spills - R, Gas Leaks - R, Infectious Bacteria - R, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - R, Use of Respirator - R, Electrical Hazards - R, Overtime - R

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Research Statement
• Writing Sample(s)
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Link to Professional Portfolio
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Scholarly Writing
• Scholarly Writing 2
• Other Documents
• Other Documents 2
• Other Documents 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

• UNCGjobsearch Website

• Greensboro News & Record

• Carolina Peacemaker

• Other Newspaper

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• Inside Higher Ed

• Other Professional Journal

• NCWorks.gov

• UNC System Job Board

• Other Online Job Board

• Personal Networking

• Other

• • If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

• Yes

• No