"Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Department: Political Science - 316300

Posting Open Date: 09/24/2025

Application Deadline: 10/24/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Permanent Faculty

Working Title: Assistant Professor

Appointment Type: Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID: FAC0005634

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

Proposed Start Date: 07/01/2026

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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 80 students in residence and 47 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.

Position Summary:

This tenure-track position 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 scholar will also do innovative research in the field of Political Methods and show promise of research excellence and a desire to train and work with a varied body of students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

PhD or ABD in political science or related social science and/or computational social science fields or other related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

We seek a scholar doing innovative research in any area of quantitative political methodology and applied experimental methods, broadly defined.

Special Instructions:

At the time of application candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of four professional references. References must be at the level of tenure-track assistant professor or higher. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support.