Open Rank Local Government Finance

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a tenure-track or tenured faculty member at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor who specializes in local government finance and budgeting. The candidate will advise, educate, and produce practical scholarship on public finance and budgeting, with a focus on capital budgeting and investments.

The position offers opportunities to influence curriculum, contribute to the School of Government, and engage with local government

Qualifications

• Doctorate in public administration, public policy, public affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direct support to local government leaders and to pursue rigorous research to advance the field of public administration.

Responsibilities

• Advise, educate, and produce practical scholarship concerning public finance and budgeting.
• Develop, administer and instruct in courses for in-service professionals and traditional students, including those in the MPA program.
• Engage in service to and governance of the MPA program and translate scholarship into practical guidance for public officials.

Skills

Public finance knowledge

Budgeting analysis

Education

Doctorate in public administration, public policy, public affairs, or related field

Job description

Department:

SOG Sch of Government - 375100

Posting Open Date:

11/03/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Open Rank Local Government Finance

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0006204

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2027

Be a Tar Heel!

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 School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the School of Government offers up to 300 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 14,000 public officials each year. In addition, faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, manuals, reports, articles, bulletins, and other print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration and an undergraduate Law, Government, & Public Service Minor.
For more information about the School, visit sog.unc.edu.

Position Summary:

The School of Government seeks to recruit a tenure-track or tenured faculty member at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor who will specialize in local government finance and budgeting. The selected candidate will advise, educate, and produce practical scholarship concerning public finance and budgeting, with a particular focus on capital budgeting, capital finance markets, and investments. Related research and teaching topics will include the North Carolina local government budget process and financial condition analysis. Examples of existing School of Government public finance teaching for public officials are programs such such as Budgeting for Local Governments and Introduction to Local Government Finance.
This faculty line will advance the School of Government’s commitment to applied and engaged scholarship, making a meaningful impact to both the scholarship and practice of local government budgeting. This position will have an unparalleled opportunity for access and engagement with local government professionals and elected officials. The selected candidate will develop, administer and instruct in a range of courses designed for both in-service professionals and traditional university students including those in the School’s highly ranked MPA program. The selected candidate will be actively engaged in service to and governance of that MPA program.
The School seeks a scholar who will be recognized as a thought leader in the field of public finance, advancing knowledge through a sustained program of high-quality, peer-reviewed research while translating that scholarship into practical guidance for public officials.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Doctorate in public administration, public policy, public affairs, or a related field. Commitment to public service, ability to work effectively with diverse audiences and a record of, or demonstrated potential for, practically focused and engaged teaching, service, and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Demonstrated ability to provide direct support to local government leaders and to pursue rigorous research to advance the field of public administration.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.