education courses (Introduction to Political Science, American National Government, or State and Local Government and Administration). Courses taught at the graduate level will be taught in the online format, while undergraduate teaching will include a combination of on-campus and online teaching modalities.
The area of teaching and research specialization is open, but candidates must show they are qualified to teach graduate level courses in public budgeting and finance. While the teaching load for the university is 4-4, course release time is provided for those who teach graduate courses. The expected teaching for this position is three to five graduate courses each year and one or more undergraduate courses each year, with most courses offered on a predictable rotation.
Preference will be given to candidates who have an interest in program leadership for our M.P.A. program. Candidates at the associate level will only be considered if they have experience demonstrating leadership capability.
UNCP is a regional university serving rural North Carolina that emphasizes excellence in teaching. The Department of Political Science and Public Administration serves several programs including a B.A. program with four different concentrations and a Master of Public Administration program with three different concentrations. Additionally, the department actively contributes courses for the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Public and Non-profit Management and Administration. Courses for the department are offered both on-campus and in online formats.
Applicant Instructions
To apply, applicants must complete the application for employment form found at https://jobs.uncp.edu, where they will be instructed to submit a cover letter that addresses teaching capability and leadership interest, a CV, a writing sample, and a teaching portfolio that demonstrates competence in on-campus and online teaching. The teaching portfolio should include sample syllabi, pedagogy statement, and past course evaluations (if applicable). Candidates who are selected after the first round of consideration will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation for consideration. For questions, please contact the chair of the department, Dr. Emily Sharum (emily.sharum@uncp.edu).
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in public administration or a closely related field or be ABD with a clear date of completion. Successful candidates must show excellence in both online teaching as well as in the traditional classroom settings. In addition to teaching excellence, the qualified candidate will be able to demonstrate an active research agenda or clearly outline a planned research agenda in the case of ABD candidates.
Management Preferences
- Ph.D. in public administration
- Experience teaching public budget and finance classes
- Experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels
- Evidence of research agenda success
- If hired at the associate level, must demonstrated leadership experience
