Assistant Professor of Public Administration

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Administration to begin August 2027. The position will contribute to the new B.S.

in Public Policy and Administration (PPA) and to the Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs, with potential involvement in related undergraduate and graduate offerings. The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda and carry a 2-3 teaching load, delivering courses face-to-face and

Qualifications

• PhD in Public Administration or closely related field is required or ABD status with clear timeline for completion.
• Ability to teach core classes in the BS in Public Policy and Administration (PPA) and in the MPA program.
• Experience delivering courses face-to-face and asynchronous online is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Teach courses in PPA and MPA programs, with potential cross-coverage of undergraduate and other graduate programs.
• Maintain an active research program with publication and presentation activities.
• Contribute to program development and curriculum across PPA/MPA offerings.

Connaissances

Teaching

Online delivery

Research

Formation

PhD in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, or related field

Description du poste

Assistant Professor of Public Administration

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting closing date.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Position Type: Permanent

Job Posting Date: 10/13/2026

Job Close Date: 01/04/2027

The Department of Public and International Affairs (PIA) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Public Administration to begin August 2027.

The successful candidate will play a role in our new B.S. in Public Policy and Administration (PPA) while contributing courses to our Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program and our online Executive MPA program.

The position requires an active research program and carries a 2-3 teaching load. The successful candidate will teach primarily in the PPA and MPA programs but may occasionally contribute to PIA’s undergraduate program in Political Science, M.S. in Coastal and Ocean Policy, or M.A. in Conflict Management Resolution depending on their qualifications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• PhD in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, or a closely related field
  • Please note: ABD applicants will be considered; however, if PhD is not confirmed by August 1, 2027, appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer for the first academic year of employment and PhD must be confirmed by July 1, 2028 for eligibility of continued employment. In addition, one of the references included in application must be dissertation chair.
• Ability to teach at least one core class in the B.S. in Public Policy and Administration (PPA)
• Ability to teach at least one core class in the MPA Program
• Ability to contribute to the concentrations in Public Management, Public Policy Analysis, or Urban and Regional Policy and planning
• Ability to deliver course material both face-to-face and asynchronously online

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Ability to contribute multiple courses to the B.S. in PPA
• Ability to teach multiple MPA core and elective courses and/or contribute to one of the MPA concentrations in Public Management, Public Policy Analysis, or Urban and Regional Policy and planning
• Experience with publishing and presenting research
• Prior professional work experience in the public or nonprofit sector
• Prior teaching experience with both face-to-face and asynchronous online courses

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with more than 20,500 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

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Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.