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Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Political Science - 316300 Posting Open Date 09/15/2026 Application Deadline 10/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Open Rank Appointment Type Open Rank Vacancy ID FAC0006091 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Experience/Qualifications Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Political Science resides within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department of Political Science is the fourth largest undergraduate major in the College with more than 700 majors, a graduate program of approximately 60 students in residence and 43 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty. The Political Science Department at UNC is committed to a vision of the University where all members of the community feel welcome, valued, and can thrive. 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.

Position Summary

The tenure-track, open rank position, (Assistant or Associate Professor) includes 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service to the department/college. The service portion includes, but is not limited to search committees, review committees and administrative roles within the department and/or College. The current department teaching load of 2-1 courses per year. The position will also do innovative research in the field of Comparative Politics. and show promise of research excellence and a desire to train and work with a diverse body of students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD or ABD in political science or related social science and/or computational social science fields (required by July 1, 2027).

Show promise of research excellence and a desire to train and work with a diverse body of students.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Specialization in any area of comparative politics who shows promise of research and teaching excellence.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Applicants will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of FOUR professional references at the time of application (please note that four are required). Recommenders will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support. Alternatively, applicants may list Interfolio as a reference. Please see http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System for instructions. Applicants may also list the email of a Graduate Coordinator who will upload their references. Departmental contact person is Shannon Eubanks; Department of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 3265, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3265; https://politicalscience.unc.edu. To facilitate a systematic and equitable review of applicants, people wishing to support a particular applicant are requested to provide such support within a formal letter of reference. They are discouraged from contacting current faculty members directly to support particular individuals.

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Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Shannon Eubanks, Dept Manager Department Contact Telephone or Email seubanks@email.unc.edu 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 facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

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 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing/research Sample
• Teaching Philosophy/evaluations
• Research Statement

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest degree/degree level?
• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Associate
• Bachelor
• Masters
• PharmD
• PhD
• JD
• MLS/MIS
• DVM
• DDS
• MD
• Other