Employment Type: Permanent Faculty

Vacancy ID: FAC0004710

Position Summary/Description:

This position is located in the Political Science Department within the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate must have research and teaching interests that include the intersection of philosophy, politics, and economics, and be committed to the value of PPE as an educational and intellectual endeavor. The successful candidate will be expected to teach the core courses in PPE and thus must have a working knowledge of political economy and game theory. We are primarily seeking candidates trained in political theory who are able to teach normative political theory courses. However, candidates with a strong normative background who primarily teach American or Comparative politics will be considered as will candidates with an expertise in ethics and public policy who have an interest in a primary appointment in the Department of Public Policy. Significant promise of research excellence is a necessary condition for consideration, as is evidence of significant skills in teaching.

Education and Experience:

We are primarily seeking candidates trained in political theory who are able to teach normative political theory courses. However, candidates with a strong normative background who primarily teach American or Comparative politics will be considered as will candidates with an expertise in ethics and public policy who have an interest in a primary appointment in the Department of Public Policy.

AA/EEO 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.