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Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Location
Charlotte, NC
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration for a permanent, full-time, nine-month appointment. The position is research-intensive, with a standard 2-2 course load. The candidate is expected to teach in the MPA core curriculum and offer emergency management electives at graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates must hold a relevant Ph.D. by the start date and demonstrate an active research agenda and teaching effectiveness.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Teaching EffectivenessResearch AgendaEmergency Management

Qualifications

Ph.D. In Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or Related Social Science

Full job description

Position Number: 003109

Department: Col Liberal Arts & Science (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The chosen candidate is expected to be able to teach in the MPA core curriculum and offer emergency management electives at the graduate and undergraduate levels. It is expected that this is a research-intensive position with a standard 2-2 course load.

Minimum Experience / Education:

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related social science discipline with a substantive focus on topics in emergency management by the start date of the position. Candidates must have an active research agenda consistent with expectations of an R1 institution and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

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Pay
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  • US median$115–164K/yr787 salary ranges
  • US median$75–101/hr21 hourly ranges
Openings
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Experience
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Education
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